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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,138.68, 25,656.18 and 15,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,138.68, 25,656.18 and 15,842.68 is: 23,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,138.68 : 25,656.18 = 15,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,138.68/25,656.18 = 15,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,138.68x = 25,656.18 × 15,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,138.68x = 406,462,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,462,649.76/17,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.10

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