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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.55, 25,870.46 and 15,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.55, 25,870.46 and 15,228.66 is: 22,732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.55 : 25,870.46 = 15,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.55/25,870.46 = 15,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.55x = 25,870.46 × 15,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.55x = 393,972,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,972,363.24/17,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.83

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