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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.76, 25,828.20 and 15,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.76, 25,828.20 and 15,027.12 is: 22,570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.76 : 25,828.20 = 15,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.76/25,828.20 = 15,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.76x = 25,828.20 × 15,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.76x = 388,123,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,123,460.78/17,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.88

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