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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.20, 25,596.30 and 15,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.20, 25,596.30 and 15,912.20 is: 23,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.20 : 25,596.30 = 15,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.20/25,596.30 = 15,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.20x = 25,596.30 × 15,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.20x = 407,293,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,293,444.86/17,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,868.30

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