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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.05, 25,869.71 and 15,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.05, 25,869.71 and 15,228.16 is: 22,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.05 : 25,869.71 = 15,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.05/25,869.71 = 15,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.05x = 25,869.71 × 15,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.05x = 393,948,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,948,083.03/17,330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.08

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