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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.68, 25,891.50 and 15,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.68, 25,891.50 and 15,242.76 is: 22,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.68 : 25,891.50 = 15,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.68/25,891.50 = 15,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.68x = 25,891.50 × 15,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.68x = 394,657,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,657,920.54/17,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.83

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