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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.44, 25,889.27 and 15,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.44, 25,889.27 and 15,285.62 is: 22,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.44 : 25,889.27 = 15,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.44/25,889.27 = 15,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.44x = 25,889.27 × 15,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.44x = 395,733,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,733,543.30/17,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.48

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