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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.40, 25,542.12 and 15,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.40, 25,542.12 and 15,192.80 is: 22,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.40 : 25,542.12 = 15,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.40/25,542.12 = 15,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.40x = 25,542.12 × 15,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.40x = 388,056,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,056,320.74/17,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.37

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