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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.60, 25,535.40 and 15,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.60, 25,535.40 and 15,295.60 is: 22,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.60 : 25,535.40 = 15,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.60/25,535.40 = 15,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.60x = 25,535.40 × 15,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.60x = 390,579,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,579,264.24/17,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.40

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