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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.06, 25,697.30 and 15,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.06, 25,697.30 and 15,353.52 is: 23,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.06 : 25,697.30 = 15,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.06/25,697.30 = 15,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.06x = 25,697.30 × 15,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.06x = 394,544,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,544,009.50/17,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,113.22

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