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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.65, 25,670.77 and 15,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.65, 25,670.77 and 15,334.55 is: 22,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.65 : 25,670.77 = 15,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.65/25,670.77 = 15,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.65x = 25,670.77 × 15,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.65x = 393,649,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,649,629.43/17,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.09

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