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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.46, 25,778.90 and 15,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.46, 25,778.90 and 15,013.10 is: 22,453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.46 : 25,778.90 = 15,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.46/25,778.90 = 15,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.46x = 25,778.90 × 15,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.46x = 387,021,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,021,203.59/17,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.64

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