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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.99, 25,569.78 and 15,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.99, 25,569.78 and 15,655.96 is: 23,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.99 : 25,569.78 = 15,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.99/25,569.78 = 15,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.99x = 25,569.78 × 15,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.99x = 400,319,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,319,452.89/17,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.52

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