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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.16, 25,503.58 and 15,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.16, 25,503.58 and 15,523.28 is: 23,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.16 : 25,503.58 = 15,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.16/25,503.58 = 15,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.16x = 25,503.58 × 15,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.16x = 395,899,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,899,213.34/17,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,154.49

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