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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.96, 25,794.78 and 15,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.96, 25,794.78 and 15,088.36 is: 22,678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.96 : 25,794.78 = 15,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.96/25,794.78 = 15,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.96x = 25,794.78 × 15,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.96x = 389,200,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,200,926.76/17,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.12

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