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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.10, 25,620.15 and 15,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.10, 25,620.15 and 15,549.20 is: 23,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.10 : 25,620.15 = 15,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.10/25,620.15 = 15,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.10x = 25,620.15 × 15,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.10x = 398,372,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,372,836.38/17,080.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.80

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