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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.38, 23,825.68 and 15,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.38, 23,825.68 and 15,158.30 is: 20,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.38 : 23,825.68 = 15,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.38/23,825.68 = 15,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.38x = 23,825.68 × 15,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.38x = 361,156,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,156,805.14/17,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.04

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