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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.90, 25,773.15 and 15,410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.90, 25,773.15 and 15,410.22 is: 22,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.90 : 25,773.15 = 15,410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.90/25,773.15 = 15,410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.90x = 25,773.15 × 15,410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.90x = 397,169,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,169,911.59/17,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.15

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