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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.36, 25,449.24 and 15,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.36, 25,449.24 and 15,216.15 is: 22,672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.36 : 25,449.24 = 15,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.36/25,449.24 = 15,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.36x = 25,449.24 × 15,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.36x = 387,239,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,239,526.36/17,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.96

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