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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.20, 25,513.80 and 15,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.20, 25,513.80 and 15,113.80 is: 22,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.20 : 25,513.80 = 15,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.20/25,513.80 = 15,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.20x = 25,513.80 × 15,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.20x = 385,610,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,610,470.44/17,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.70

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