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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.49, 25,865.89 and 15,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.49, 25,865.89 and 15,225.60 is: 22,728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.49 : 25,865.89 = 15,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.49/25,865.89 = 15,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.49x = 25,865.89 × 15,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.49x = 393,823,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,823,694.78/17,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.26

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