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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.52, 25,413.55 and 15,842.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.52, 25,413.55 and 15,842.39 is: 23,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.52 : 25,413.55 = 15,842.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.52/25,413.55 = 15,842.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.52x = 25,413.55 × 15,842.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.52x = 402,611,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,611,203.71/17,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.64

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