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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,291.43, 25,820.08 and 15,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,291.43, 25,820.08 and 15,167.34 is: 22,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,291.43 : 25,820.08 = 15,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,291.43/25,820.08 = 15,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,291.43x = 25,820.08 × 15,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,291.43x = 391,621,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,621,894.27/17,291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.32

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