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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.57, 23,492.52 and 15,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.57, 23,492.52 and 15,155.27 is: 20,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.57 : 23,492.52 = 15,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.57/23,492.52 = 15,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.57x = 23,492.52 × 15,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.57x = 356,035,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,035,483.58/17,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.25

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