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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.66, 25,767.32 and 15,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.66, 25,767.32 and 15,564.70 is: 23,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.66 : 25,767.32 = 15,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.66/25,767.32 = 15,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.66x = 25,767.32 × 15,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.66x = 401,060,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,060,605.60/17,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.65

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