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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.20, 25,669.80 and 15,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.20, 25,669.80 and 15,946.80 is: 23,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.20 : 25,669.80 = 15,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.20/25,669.80 = 15,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.20x = 25,669.80 × 15,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.20x = 409,351,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,351,166.64/17,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.20

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