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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.10, 25,794.15 and 15,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.10, 25,794.15 and 15,316.90 is: 22,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.10 : 25,794.15 = 15,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.10/25,794.15 = 15,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.10x = 25,794.15 × 15,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.10x = 395,086,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,086,416.14/17,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.35

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