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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.80, 25,619.70 and 15,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.80, 25,619.70 and 15,978.20 is: 23,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.80 : 25,619.70 = 15,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.80/25,619.70 = 15,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.80x = 25,619.70 × 15,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.80x = 409,356,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,356,690.54/17,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.30

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