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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.94, 25,897.52 and 15,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.94, 25,897.52 and 15,291.12 is: 22,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.94 : 25,897.52 = 15,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.94/25,897.52 = 15,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.94x = 25,897.52 × 15,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.94x = 396,002,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,002,086.02/17,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,952.73

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