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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.30, 25,985.66 and 15,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.30, 25,985.66 and 15,544.44 is: 23,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.30 : 25,985.66 = 15,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.30/25,985.66 = 15,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.30x = 25,985.66 × 15,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.30x = 403,932,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,932,652.07/17,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.78

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