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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.12, 23,460.88 and 15,097.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.12, 23,460.88 and 15,097.91 is: 20,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.12 : 23,460.88 = 15,097.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.12/23,460.88 = 15,097.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.12x = 23,460.88 × 15,097.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.12x = 354,210,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,210,179.27/17,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.50

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