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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.20, 25,627.80 and 15,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.20, 25,627.80 and 15,702.80 is: 23,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.20 : 25,627.80 = 15,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.20/25,627.80 = 15,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.20x = 25,627.80 × 15,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.20x = 402,428,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,428,217.84/17,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.20

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