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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.60, 25,559.10 and 15,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.60, 25,559.10 and 15,109.80 is: 22,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.60 : 25,559.10 = 15,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.60/25,559.10 = 15,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.60x = 25,559.10 × 15,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.60x = 386,192,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,192,889.18/17,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.07

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