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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.40, 25,619.10 and 15,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.40, 25,619.10 and 15,031.40 is: 22,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.40 : 25,619.10 = 15,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.40/25,619.10 = 15,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.40x = 25,619.10 × 15,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.40x = 385,090,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,090,939.74/17,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.10

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