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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.39, 25,516.07 and 15,357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.39, 25,516.07 and 15,357.23 is: 23,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.39 : 25,516.07 = 15,357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.39/25,516.07 = 15,357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.39x = 25,516.07 × 15,357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.39x = 391,856,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,856,078.90/17,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.70

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