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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.19, 25,453.48 and 15,218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.19, 25,453.48 and 15,218.99 is: 22,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.19 : 25,453.48 = 15,218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.19/25,453.48 = 15,218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.19x = 25,453.48 × 15,218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.19x = 387,376,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,376,257.59/17,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.20

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