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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.40, 25,811.10 and 15,978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.40, 25,811.10 and 15,978.60 is: 23,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.40 : 25,811.10 = 15,978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.40/25,811.10 = 15,978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.40x = 25,811.10 × 15,978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.40x = 412,425,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,425,242.46/17,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.90

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