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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.02, 25,713.66 and 15,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.02, 25,713.66 and 15,534.34 is: 23,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.02 : 25,713.66 = 15,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.02/25,713.66 = 15,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.02x = 25,713.66 × 15,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.02x = 399,444,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,444,737.08/17,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.60

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