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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.03, 25,994.25 and 15,039.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.03, 25,994.25 and 15,039.05 is: 22,504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.03 : 25,994.25 = 15,039.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.03/25,994.25 = 15,039.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.03x = 25,994.25 × 15,039.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.03x = 390,928,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,928,825.46/17,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.65

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