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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.55, 25,744.23 and 15,188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.55, 25,744.23 and 15,188.33 is: 22,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.55 : 25,744.23 = 15,188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.55/25,744.23 = 15,188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.55x = 25,744.23 × 15,188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.55x = 391,011,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,011,732.11/17,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.79

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