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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.41, 23,483.06 and 15,210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.41, 23,483.06 and 15,210.32 is: 21,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.41 : 23,483.06 = 15,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.41/23,483.06 = 15,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.41x = 23,483.06 × 15,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.41x = 357,184,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,184,806.31/17,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.48

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