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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.16, 25,505.07 and 15,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.16, 25,505.07 and 15,524.28 is: 23,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.16 : 25,505.07 = 15,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.16/25,505.07 = 15,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.16x = 25,505.07 × 15,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.16x = 395,947,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,947,848.10/17,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,155.98

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