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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.41, 25,773.90 and 15,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.41, 25,773.90 and 15,410.72 is: 22,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.41 : 25,773.90 = 15,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.41/25,773.90 = 15,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.41x = 25,773.90 × 15,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.41x = 397,194,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,194,227.34/17,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.88

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