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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.69, 25,925.79 and 15,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.69, 25,925.79 and 15,265.83 is: 22,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.69 : 25,925.79 = 15,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.69/25,925.79 = 15,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.69x = 25,925.79 × 15,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.69x = 395,778,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,778,702.76/17,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.22

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