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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.66, 25,761.33 and 15,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.66, 25,761.33 and 15,560.70 is: 23,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.66 : 25,761.33 = 15,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.66/25,761.33 = 15,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.66x = 25,761.33 × 15,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.66x = 400,864,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,864,327.73/17,193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.66

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