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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.02, 25,703.19 and 15,527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.02, 25,703.19 and 15,527.34 is: 23,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.02 : 25,703.19 = 15,527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.02/25,703.19 = 15,527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.02x = 25,703.19 × 15,527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.02x = 399,102,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,102,170.21/17,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.13

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