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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.03, 25,767.40 and 15,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.03, 25,767.40 and 15,097.79 is: 22,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.03 : 25,767.40 = 15,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.03/25,767.40 = 15,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.03x = 25,767.40 × 15,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.03x = 389,030,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,030,665.21/17,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.82

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