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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.02, 25,712.16 and 15,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.02, 25,712.16 and 15,533.34 is: 23,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.02 : 25,712.16 = 15,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.02/25,712.16 = 15,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.02x = 25,712.16 × 15,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.02x = 399,395,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,395,723.41/17,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.10

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