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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.44, 25,962.81 and 15,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.44, 25,962.81 and 15,290.58 is: 22,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.44 : 25,962.81 = 15,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.44/25,962.81 = 15,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.44x = 25,962.81 × 15,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.44x = 396,986,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,986,423.33/17,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.23

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