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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.60, 25,711.80 and 15,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.60, 25,711.80 and 15,211.60 is: 22,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.60 : 25,711.80 = 15,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.60/25,711.80 = 15,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.60x = 25,711.80 × 15,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.60x = 391,117,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,117,616.88/17,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.25

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