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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.60, 25,543.80 and 15,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.60, 25,543.80 and 15,117.60 is: 22,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.60 : 25,543.80 = 15,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.60/25,543.80 = 15,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.60x = 25,543.80 × 15,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.60x = 386,160,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,160,950.88/17,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.34

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