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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.41, 25,775.39 and 15,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.41, 25,775.39 and 15,411.72 is: 22,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.41 : 25,775.39 = 15,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.41/25,775.39 = 15,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.41x = 25,775.39 × 15,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.41x = 397,243,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,243,093.57/17,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.38

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