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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.60, 25,835.40 and 15,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.60, 25,835.40 and 15,344.40 is: 23,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.60 : 25,835.40 = 15,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.60/25,835.40 = 15,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.60x = 25,835.40 × 15,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.60x = 396,428,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,428,711.76/17,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.60

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