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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.43, 25,684.27 and 15,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.43, 25,684.27 and 15,344.88 is: 23,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.43 : 25,684.27 = 15,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.43/25,684.27 = 15,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.43x = 25,684.27 × 15,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.43x = 394,122,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,122,117.21/17,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.18

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