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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.60, 25,640.40 and 15,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.60, 25,640.40 and 15,768.80 is: 23,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.60 : 25,640.40 = 15,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.60/25,640.40 = 15,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.60x = 25,640.40 × 15,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.60x = 404,318,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,318,339.52/17,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,653.20

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