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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.16, 25,862.42 and 15,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.16, 25,862.42 and 15,223.26 is: 22,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.16 : 25,862.42 = 15,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.16/25,862.42 = 15,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.16x = 25,862.42 × 15,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.16x = 393,710,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,710,333.46/17,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.78

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