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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.42, 25,969.95 and 15,903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.42, 25,969.95 and 15,903.27 is: 23,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.42 : 25,969.95 = 15,903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.42/25,969.95 = 15,903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.42x = 25,969.95 × 15,903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.42x = 413,007,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,007,126.74/17,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.71

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