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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.42, 25,971.45 and 15,904.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.42, 25,971.45 and 15,904.27 is: 23,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.42 : 25,971.45 = 15,904.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.42/25,971.45 = 15,904.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.42x = 25,971.45 × 15,904.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.42x = 413,056,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,056,953.09/17,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.21

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