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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.97, 25,747.95 and 15,167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.97, 25,747.95 and 15,167.17 is: 22,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.97 : 25,747.95 = 15,167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.97/25,747.95 = 15,167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.97x = 25,747.95 × 15,167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.97x = 390,523,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,523,653.62/17,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.80

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