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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.57, 23,488.38 and 15,152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.57, 23,488.38 and 15,152.27 is: 20,926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.57 : 23,488.38 = 15,152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.57/23,488.38 = 15,152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.57x = 23,488.38 × 15,152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.57x = 355,902,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,902,158.18/17,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.10

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