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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.10, 25,846.65 and 15,351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.10, 25,846.65 and 15,351.90 is: 23,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.10 : 25,846.65 = 15,351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.10/25,846.65 = 15,351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.10x = 25,846.65 × 15,351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.10x = 396,795,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,795,186.14/17,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.85

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