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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.44, 25,965.80 and 15,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.44, 25,965.80 and 15,292.58 is: 22,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.44 : 25,965.80 = 15,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.44/25,965.80 = 15,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.44x = 25,965.80 × 15,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.44x = 397,084,073.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,084,073.76/17,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.22

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