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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.34, 25,775.30 and 15,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.34, 25,775.30 and 15,411.66 is: 22,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.34 : 25,775.30 = 15,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.34/25,775.30 = 15,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.34x = 25,775.30 × 15,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.34x = 397,240,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,240,082.94/17,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.29

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