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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.60, 25,744.99 and 15,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.60, 25,744.99 and 15,952.66 is: 23,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.60 : 25,744.99 = 15,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.60/25,744.99 = 15,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.60x = 25,744.99 × 15,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.60x = 410,701,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,701,072.17/17,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.10

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