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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.80, 25,483.80 and 15,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.80, 25,483.80 and 15,250.80 is: 22,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.80 : 25,483.80 = 15,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.80/25,483.80 = 15,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.80x = 25,483.80 × 15,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.80x = 388,648,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,648,337.04/17,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.87

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