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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.80, 25,511.70 and 15,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.80, 25,511.70 and 15,906.20 is: 23,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.80 : 25,511.70 = 15,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.80/25,511.70 = 15,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.80x = 25,511.70 × 15,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.80x = 405,794,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,794,202.54/17,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.30

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