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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.11, 25,439.58 and 15,918.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.11, 25,439.58 and 15,918.14 is: 23,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.11 : 25,439.58 = 15,918.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.11/25,439.58 = 15,918.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.11x = 25,439.58 × 15,918.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.11x = 404,950,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,950,668.78/17,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,756.20

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