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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.92, 25,868.97 and 15,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.92, 25,868.97 and 15,901.11 is: 23,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.92 : 25,868.97 = 15,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.92/25,868.97 = 15,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.92x = 25,868.97 × 15,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.92x = 411,345,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,345,337.56/17,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.19

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