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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.60, 25,596.90 and 15,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.60, 25,596.90 and 15,533.70 is: 23,300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.60 : 25,596.90 = 15,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.60/25,596.90 = 15,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.60x = 25,596.90 × 15,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.60x = 397,614,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,614,565.53/17,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.55

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