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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.20, 25,611.90 and 15,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.20, 25,611.90 and 15,897.40 is: 23,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.20 : 25,611.90 = 15,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.20/25,611.90 = 15,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.20x = 25,611.90 × 15,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.20x = 407,162,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,162,619.06/17,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.23

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