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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.60, 25,614.90 and 15,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.60, 25,614.90 and 15,118.20 is: 22,677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.60 : 25,614.90 = 15,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.60/25,614.90 = 15,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.60x = 25,614.90 × 15,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.60x = 387,251,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,251,181.18/17,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.30

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