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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.30, 25,987.15 and 15,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.30, 25,987.15 and 15,545.44 is: 23,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.30 : 25,987.15 = 15,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.30/25,987.15 = 15,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.30x = 25,987.15 × 15,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.30x = 403,981,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,981,681.10/17,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.27

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