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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.39, 25,517.57 and 15,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.39, 25,517.57 and 15,358.23 is: 23,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.39 : 25,517.57 = 15,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.39/25,517.57 = 15,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.39x = 25,517.57 × 15,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.39x = 391,904,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,904,709.10/17,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.20

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