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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.05, 25,694.28 and 15,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.05, 25,694.28 and 15,351.53 is: 23,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.05 : 25,694.28 = 15,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.05/25,694.28 = 15,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.05x = 25,694.28 × 15,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.05x = 394,446,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,446,381.78/17,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.22

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