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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.40, 25,727.10 and 15,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.40, 25,727.10 and 15,711.40 is: 23,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.40 : 25,727.10 = 15,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.40/25,727.10 = 15,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.40x = 25,727.10 × 15,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.40x = 404,208,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,208,758.94/17,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.10

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