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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.46, 25,777.41 and 15,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.46, 25,777.41 and 15,012.10 is: 22,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.46 : 25,777.41 = 15,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.46/25,777.41 = 15,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.46x = 25,777.41 × 15,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.46x = 386,973,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,973,056.66/17,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.15

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