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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.20, 25,623.10 and 15,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.20, 25,623.10 and 15,068.20 is: 22,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.20 : 25,623.10 = 15,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.20/25,623.10 = 15,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.20x = 25,623.10 × 15,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.20x = 386,093,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,093,995.42/17,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.23

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