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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.70, 25,573.05 and 15,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.70, 25,573.05 and 15,666.30 is: 23,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.70 : 25,573.05 = 15,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.70/25,573.05 = 15,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.70x = 25,573.05 × 15,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.70x = 400,635,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,635,073.22/17,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.45

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