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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.60, 25,635.90 and 15,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.60, 25,635.90 and 15,535.40 is: 23,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.60 : 25,635.90 = 15,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.60/25,635.90 = 15,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.60x = 25,635.90 × 15,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.60x = 398,263,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,263,960.86/17,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.10

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