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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.20, 25,846.80 and 15,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.20, 25,846.80 and 15,870.40 is: 23,805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.20 : 25,846.80 = 15,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.20/25,846.80 = 15,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.20x = 25,846.80 × 15,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.20x = 410,199,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,199,054.72/17,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.60

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