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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.49, 25,384.91 and 15,754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.49, 25,384.91 and 15,754.01 is: 23,515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.49 : 25,384.91 = 15,754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.49/25,384.91 = 15,754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.49x = 25,384.91 × 15,754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.49x = 399,913,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,913,920.29/17,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.37

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