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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.90, 25,430.44 and 15,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.90, 25,430.44 and 15,173.80 is: 22,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.90 : 25,430.44 = 15,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.90/25,430.44 = 15,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.90x = 25,430.44 × 15,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.90x = 385,876,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,876,410.47/17,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.82

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