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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.70, 25,628.55 and 15,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.70, 25,628.55 and 15,271.30 is: 22,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.70 : 25,628.55 = 15,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.70/25,628.55 = 15,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.70x = 25,628.55 × 15,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.70x = 391,381,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,381,275.62/17,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.95

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