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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.68, 25,952.52 and 15,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.68, 25,952.52 and 15,327.84 is: 23,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.68 : 25,952.52 = 15,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.68/25,952.52 = 15,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.68x = 25,952.52 × 15,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.68x = 397,796,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,796,074.16/17,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.72

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