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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.90, 25,568.85 and 15,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.90, 25,568.85 and 15,605.90 is: 23,408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.90 : 25,568.85 = 15,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.90/25,568.85 = 15,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.90x = 25,568.85 × 15,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.90x = 399,024,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,024,916.22/17,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,408.85

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