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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.30, 25,477.05 and 15,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.30, 25,477.05 and 15,246.30 is: 22,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.30 : 25,477.05 = 15,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.30/25,477.05 = 15,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.30x = 25,477.05 × 15,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.30x = 388,430,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,430,747.42/17,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.12

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