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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.20, 25,749.30 and 15,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.20, 25,749.30 and 15,999.80 is: 23,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.20 : 25,749.30 = 15,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.20/25,749.30 = 15,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.20x = 25,749.30 × 15,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.20x = 411,983,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,983,650.14/17,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.70

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