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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.62, 23,460.19 and 15,097.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.62, 23,460.19 and 15,097.41 is: 20,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.62 : 23,460.19 = 15,097.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.62/23,460.19 = 15,097.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.62x = 23,460.19 × 15,097.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.62x = 354,188,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,188,069.36/17,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.81

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