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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.52, 25,724.90 and 15,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.52, 25,724.90 and 15,541.84 is: 23,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.52 : 25,724.90 = 15,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.52/25,724.90 = 15,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.52x = 25,724.90 × 15,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.52x = 399,812,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,812,279.82/17,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.84

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