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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.33, 25,734.24 and 15,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.33, 25,734.24 and 15,044.17 is: 22,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.33 : 25,734.24 = 15,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.33/25,734.24 = 15,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.33x = 25,734.24 × 15,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.33x = 387,150,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,150,281.38/17,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.76

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