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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.24, 25,451.97 and 15,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.24, 25,451.97 and 15,179.40 is: 22,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.24 : 25,451.97 = 15,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.24/25,451.97 = 15,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.24x = 25,451.97 × 15,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.24x = 386,345,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,345,633.42/17,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.68

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