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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.32, 25,868.63 and 15,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.32, 25,868.63 and 15,227.42 is: 22,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.32 : 25,868.63 = 15,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.32/25,868.63 = 15,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.32x = 25,868.63 × 15,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.32x = 393,912,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,912,417.70/17,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.99

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