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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.58, 25,611.61 and 15,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.58, 25,611.61 and 15,295.30 is: 22,819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.58 : 25,611.61 = 15,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.58/25,611.61 = 15,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.58x = 25,611.61 × 15,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.58x = 391,737,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,737,258.43/17,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.76

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