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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.20, 25,906.20 and 15,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.20, 25,906.20 and 15,427.60 is: 23,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.20 : 25,906.20 = 15,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.20/25,906.20 = 15,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.20x = 25,906.20 × 15,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.20x = 399,670,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,670,491.12/17,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.12

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