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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.91, 25,774.65 and 15,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.91, 25,774.65 and 15,411.22 is: 22,996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.91 : 25,774.65 = 15,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.91/25,774.65 = 15,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.91x = 25,774.65 × 15,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.91x = 397,218,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,218,595.64/17,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.62

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