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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.14, 25,517.19 and 15,357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.14, 25,517.19 and 15,357.98 is: 23,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.14 : 25,517.19 = 15,357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.14/25,517.19 = 15,357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.14x = 25,517.19 × 15,357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.14x = 391,892,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,892,493.68/17,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.82

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