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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.80, 25,520.70 and 15,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.80, 25,520.70 and 15,912.20 is: 23,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.80 : 25,520.70 = 15,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.80/25,520.70 = 15,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.80x = 25,520.70 × 15,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.80x = 406,090,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,090,482.54/17,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,868.30

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