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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.20, 25,810.80 and 15,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.20, 25,810.80 and 15,846.40 is: 23,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.20 : 25,810.80 = 15,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.20/25,810.80 = 15,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.20x = 25,810.80 × 15,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.20x = 409,008,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,008,261.12/17,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.60

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