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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.75, 25,447.50 and 15,281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.75, 25,447.50 and 15,281.19 is: 22,864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.75 : 25,447.50 = 15,281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.75/25,447.50 = 15,281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.75x = 25,447.50 × 15,281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.75x = 388,868,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,868,082.53/17,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.17

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