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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.74, 25,861.78 and 15,222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.74, 25,861.78 and 15,222.85 is: 22,724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.74 : 25,861.78 = 15,222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.74/25,861.78 = 15,222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.74x = 25,861.78 × 15,222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.74x = 393,689,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,689,988.42/17,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.16

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