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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.20, 25,629.30 and 15,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.20, 25,629.30 and 15,934.20 is: 23,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.20 : 25,629.30 = 15,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.20/25,629.30 = 15,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.20x = 25,629.30 × 15,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.20x = 408,382,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,382,392.06/17,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.30

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