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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.91, 25,935.26 and 15,098.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.91, 25,935.26 and 15,098.49 is: 22,672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.91 : 25,935.26 = 15,098.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.91/25,935.26 = 15,098.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.91x = 25,935.26 × 15,098.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.91x = 391,583,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,583,188.26/17,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.99

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