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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.60, 25,511.40 and 15,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.60, 25,511.40 and 15,279.60 is: 22,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.60 : 25,511.40 = 15,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.60/25,511.40 = 15,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.60x = 25,511.40 × 15,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.60x = 389,803,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,803,987.44/17,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.40

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