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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.60, 25,660.80 and 15,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.60, 25,660.80 and 15,195.60 is: 22,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.60 : 25,660.80 = 15,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.60/25,660.80 = 15,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.60x = 25,660.80 × 15,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.60x = 389,931,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,931,252.48/17,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.31

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