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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.40, 25,781.10 and 15,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.40, 25,781.10 and 15,000.40 is: 22,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.40 : 25,781.10 = 15,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.40/25,781.10 = 15,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.40x = 25,781.10 × 15,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.40x = 386,726,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,726,812.44/17,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.60

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