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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.49, 25,862.90 and 15,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.49, 25,862.90 and 15,223.60 is: 22,725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.49 : 25,862.90 = 15,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.49/25,862.90 = 15,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.49x = 25,862.90 × 15,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.49x = 393,726,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,726,417.84/17,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.27

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