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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.43, 25,892.28 and 15,287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.43, 25,892.28 and 15,287.61 is: 22,947.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.43 : 25,892.28 = 15,287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.43/25,892.28 = 15,287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.43x = 25,892.28 × 15,287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.43x = 395,831,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,831,078.65/17,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,947.49

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