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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.80, 25,757.70 and 15,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.80, 25,757.70 and 15,904.60 is: 23,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.80 : 25,757.70 = 15,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.80/25,757.70 = 15,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.80x = 25,757.70 × 15,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.80x = 409,665,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,665,915.42/17,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.90

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