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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.36, 25,572.06 and 15,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.36, 25,572.06 and 15,219.72 is: 22,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.36 : 25,572.06 = 15,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.36/25,572.06 = 15,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.36x = 25,572.06 × 15,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.36x = 389,199,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,199,593.02/17,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.75

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