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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.59, 25,777.16 and 15,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.59, 25,777.16 and 15,412.91 is: 22,999.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.59 : 25,777.16 = 15,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.59/25,777.16 = 15,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.59x = 25,777.16 × 15,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.59x = 397,301,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,301,047.14/17,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.16

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