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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.40, 25,429.69 and 15,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.40, 25,429.69 and 15,173.30 is: 22,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.40 : 25,429.69 = 15,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.40/25,429.69 = 15,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.40x = 25,429.69 × 15,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.40x = 385,852,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,852,315.28/17,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.07

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