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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.66, 25,725.09 and 15,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.66, 25,725.09 and 15,541.98 is: 23,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.66 : 25,725.09 = 15,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.66/25,725.09 = 15,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.66x = 25,725.09 × 15,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.66x = 399,818,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,818,834.28/17,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.03

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