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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.60, 25,529.40 and 15,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.60, 25,529.40 and 15,140.40 is: 22,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.60 : 25,529.40 = 15,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.60/25,529.40 = 15,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.60x = 25,529.40 × 15,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.60x = 386,525,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,525,327.76/17,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.60

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