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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.03, 25,676.37 and 15,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.03, 25,676.37 and 15,405.55 is: 23,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.03 : 25,676.37 = 15,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.03/25,676.37 = 15,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.03x = 25,676.37 × 15,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.03x = 395,558,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,558,537.66/17,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.90

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