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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,100.60, 25,650.90 and 15,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,100.60, 25,650.90 and 15,788.40 is: 23,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,100.60 : 25,650.90 = 15,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,100.60/25,650.90 = 15,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,100.60x = 25,650.90 × 15,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,100.60x = 404,986,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,986,669.56/17,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.60

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