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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.03, 25,768.90 and 15,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.03, 25,768.90 and 15,098.79 is: 22,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.03 : 25,768.90 = 15,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.03/25,768.90 = 15,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.03x = 25,768.90 × 15,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.03x = 389,079,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,079,209.63/17,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.32

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