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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.66, 25,936.38 and 15,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.66, 25,936.38 and 15,099.24 is: 22,674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.66 : 25,936.38 = 15,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.66/25,936.38 = 15,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.66x = 25,936.38 × 15,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.66x = 391,619,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,619,626.35/17,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.12

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