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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.65, 25,723.59 and 15,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.65, 25,723.59 and 15,540.97 is: 23,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.65 : 25,723.59 = 15,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.65/25,723.59 = 15,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.65x = 25,723.59 × 15,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.65x = 399,769,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,769,540.48/17,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.53

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