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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.80, 25,499.70 and 15,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.80, 25,499.70 and 15,305.40 is: 22,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.80 : 25,499.70 = 15,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.80/25,499.70 = 15,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.80x = 25,499.70 × 15,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.80x = 390,283,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,283,108.38/17,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.46

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