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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.46, 25,552.77 and 15,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.46, 25,552.77 and 15,285.58 is: 22,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.46 : 25,552.77 = 15,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.46/25,552.77 = 15,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.46x = 25,552.77 × 15,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.46x = 390,588,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,588,910.06/17,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.14

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