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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.71, 25,895.64 and 15,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.71, 25,895.64 and 15,289.89 is: 22,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.71 : 25,895.64 = 15,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.71/25,895.64 = 15,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.71x = 25,895.64 × 15,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.71x = 395,941,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,941,487.08/17,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.85

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