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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.59, 25,775.67 and 15,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.59, 25,775.67 and 15,411.91 is: 22,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.59 : 25,775.67 = 15,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.59/25,775.67 = 15,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.59x = 25,775.67 × 15,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.59x = 397,252,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,252,267.70/17,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.67

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