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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.58, 25,863.04 and 15,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.58, 25,863.04 and 15,223.70 is: 22,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.58 : 25,863.04 = 15,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.58/25,863.04 = 15,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.58x = 25,863.04 × 15,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.58x = 393,731,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,731,057.44/17,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.42

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