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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.84, 25,989.52 and 15,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.84, 25,989.52 and 15,268.92 is: 22,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.84 : 25,989.52 = 15,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.84/25,989.52 = 15,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.84x = 25,989.52 × 15,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.84x = 396,831,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,831,901.72/17,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.50

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