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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.82, 25,877.62 and 15,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.82, 25,877.62 and 15,180.78 is: 22,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.82 : 25,877.62 = 15,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.82/25,877.62 = 15,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.82x = 25,877.62 × 15,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.82x = 392,842,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,842,456.14/17,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.93

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