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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,088.40, 25,632.60 and 15,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,088.40, 25,632.60 and 15,648.40 is: 23,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,088.40 : 25,632.60 = 15,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,088.40/25,632.60 = 15,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,088.40x = 25,632.60 × 15,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,088.40x = 401,109,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,109,177.84/17,088.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,472.60

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