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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.94, 25,686.53 and 15,346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.94, 25,686.53 and 15,346.38 is: 23,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.94 : 25,686.53 = 15,346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.94/25,686.53 = 15,346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.94x = 25,686.53 × 15,346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.94x = 394,195,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,195,173.53/17,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.42

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