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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.80, 25,730.70 and 15,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.80, 25,730.70 and 15,987.40 is: 23,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.80 : 25,730.70 = 15,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.80/25,730.70 = 15,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.80x = 25,730.70 × 15,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.80x = 411,366,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,366,993.18/17,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.10

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