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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.60, 25,661.40 and 15,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.60, 25,661.40 and 15,552.40 is: 23,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.60 : 25,661.40 = 15,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.60/25,661.40 = 15,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.60x = 25,661.40 × 15,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.60x = 399,096,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,096,357.36/17,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.60

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