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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.84, 25,776.04 and 15,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.84, 25,776.04 and 15,412.16 is: 22,998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.84 : 25,776.04 = 15,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.84/25,776.04 = 15,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.84x = 25,776.04 × 15,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.84x = 397,264,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,264,452.65/17,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.04

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