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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.33, 25,431.15 and 15,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.33, 25,431.15 and 15,854.20 is: 23,651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.33 : 25,431.15 = 15,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.33/25,431.15 = 15,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.33x = 25,431.15 × 15,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.33x = 403,190,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,190,445.03/17,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.24

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