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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.80, 25,811.70 and 15,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.80, 25,811.70 and 15,940.60 is: 23,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.80 : 25,811.70 = 15,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.80/25,811.70 = 15,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.80x = 25,811.70 × 15,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.80x = 411,453,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,453,985.02/17,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.90

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