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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.32, 25,657.92 and 15,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.32, 25,657.92 and 15,964.80 is: 23,965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.32 : 25,657.92 = 15,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.32/25,657.92 = 15,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.32x = 25,657.92 × 15,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.32x = 409,623,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,623,561.22/17,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.36

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