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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.49, 25,831.17 and 15,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.49, 25,831.17 and 15,005.23 is: 22,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.49 : 25,831.17 = 15,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.49/25,831.17 = 15,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.49x = 25,831.17 × 15,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.49x = 387,602,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,602,647.02/17,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.64

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