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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.02, 25,817.58 and 15,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.02, 25,817.58 and 15,797.60 is: 23,656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.02 : 25,817.58 = 15,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.02/25,817.58 = 15,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.02x = 25,817.58 × 15,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.02x = 407,855,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,855,672.72/17,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,656.13

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