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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.18, 25,947.39 and 15,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.18, 25,947.39 and 15,280.32 is: 22,809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.18 : 25,947.39 = 15,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.18/25,947.39 = 15,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.18x = 25,947.39 × 15,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.18x = 396,484,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,484,422.36/17,382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.82

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