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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.60, 25,748.40 and 15,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.60, 25,748.40 and 15,221.60 is: 22,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.60 : 25,748.40 = 15,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.60/25,748.40 = 15,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.60x = 25,748.40 × 15,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.60x = 391,931,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,931,845.44/17,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.40

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