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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.10, 25,869.15 and 15,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.10, 25,869.15 and 15,059.10 is: 22,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.10 : 25,869.15 = 15,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.10/25,869.15 = 15,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.10x = 25,869.15 × 15,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.10x = 389,566,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,566,116.77/17,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.65

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