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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.24, 25,451.24 and 15,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.24, 25,451.24 and 15,283.68 is: 22,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.24 : 25,451.24 = 15,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.24/25,451.24 = 15,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.24x = 25,451.24 × 15,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.24x = 388,988,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,988,607.76/17,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.91

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