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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.70, 25,614.45 and 15,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.70, 25,614.45 and 15,233.10 is: 22,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.70 : 25,614.45 = 15,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.70/25,614.45 = 15,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.70x = 25,614.45 × 15,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.70x = 390,187,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,187,478.30/17,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.40

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