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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.23, 25,381.54 and 15,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.23, 25,381.54 and 15,751.75 is: 23,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.23 : 25,381.54 = 15,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.23/25,381.54 = 15,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.23x = 25,381.54 × 15,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.23x = 399,803,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,803,761.45/17,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.02

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