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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.26, 25,834.95 and 15,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.26, 25,834.95 and 15,031.62 is: 22,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.26 : 25,834.95 = 15,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.26/25,834.95 = 15,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.26x = 25,834.95 × 15,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.26x = 388,341,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,341,151.12/17,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.63

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