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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.89, 25,516.82 and 15,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.89, 25,516.82 and 15,357.73 is: 23,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.89 : 25,516.82 = 15,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.89/25,516.82 = 15,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.89x = 25,516.82 × 15,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.89x = 391,880,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,880,355.23/17,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.45

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