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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.18, 25,771.21 and 15,768.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.18, 25,771.21 and 15,768.95 is: 23,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.18 : 25,771.21 = 15,768.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.18/25,771.21 = 15,768.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.18x = 25,771.21 × 15,768.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.18x = 406,384,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,384,753.65/17,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.29

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