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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.60, 25,980.90 and 15,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.60, 25,980.90 and 15,133.60 is: 22,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.60 : 25,980.90 = 15,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.60/25,980.90 = 15,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.60x = 25,980.90 × 15,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.60x = 393,184,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,184,548.24/17,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,700.40

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