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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.60, 25,571.40 and 15,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.60, 25,571.40 and 15,168.40 is: 22,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.60 : 25,571.40 = 15,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.60/25,571.40 = 15,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.60x = 25,571.40 × 15,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.60x = 387,877,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,877,223.76/17,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.60

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