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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.19, 25,454.97 and 15,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.19, 25,454.97 and 15,219.99 is: 22,678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.19 : 25,454.97 = 15,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.19/25,454.97 = 15,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.19x = 25,454.97 × 15,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.19x = 387,424,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,424,388.85/17,083.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.69

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