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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.90, 25,433.42 and 15,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.90, 25,433.42 and 15,175.80 is: 22,641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.90 : 25,433.42 = 15,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.90/25,433.42 = 15,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.90x = 25,433.42 × 15,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.90x = 385,972,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,972,419.36/17,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.80

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