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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.13, 25,451.12 and 15,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.13, 25,451.12 and 15,056.10 is: 22,473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.13 : 25,451.12 = 15,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.13/25,451.12 = 15,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.13x = 25,451.12 × 15,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.13x = 383,194,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,194,645.47/17,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.27

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