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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.14, 25,515.69 and 15,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.14, 25,515.69 and 15,356.98 is: 23,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.14 : 25,515.69 = 15,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.14/25,515.69 = 15,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.14x = 25,515.69 × 15,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.14x = 391,843,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,843,941.02/17,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.32

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