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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.81, 25,876.12 and 15,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.81, 25,876.12 and 15,179.78 is: 22,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.81 : 25,876.12 = 15,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.81/25,876.12 = 15,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.81x = 25,876.12 × 15,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.81x = 392,793,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,793,808.85/17,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.44

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