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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.66, 25,931.88 and 15,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.66, 25,931.88 and 15,096.24 is: 22,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.66 : 25,931.88 = 15,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.66/25,931.88 = 15,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.66x = 25,931.88 × 15,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.66x = 391,473,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,473,884.13/17,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.62

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