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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.21, 25,669.20 and 15,400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.21, 25,669.20 and 15,400.71 is: 22,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.21 : 25,669.20 = 15,400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.21/25,669.20 = 15,400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.21x = 25,669.20 × 15,400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.21x = 395,323,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,323,892.30/17,191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.70

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