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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.33, 25,479.43 and 15,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.33, 25,479.43 and 15,302.26 is: 22,833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.33 : 25,479.43 = 15,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.33/25,479.43 = 15,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.33x = 25,479.43 × 15,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.33x = 389,892,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,892,988.77/17,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.71

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