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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.46, 25,775.91 and 15,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.46, 25,775.91 and 15,011.10 is: 22,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.46 : 25,775.91 = 15,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.46/25,775.91 = 15,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.46x = 25,775.91 × 15,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.46x = 386,924,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,924,762.60/17,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.65

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