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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.28, 25,728.48 and 15,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.28, 25,728.48 and 15,830.72 is: 23,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.28 : 25,728.48 = 15,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.28/25,728.48 = 15,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.28x = 25,728.48 × 15,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.28x = 407,300,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,300,362.91/17,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,800.25

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