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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.52, 23,506.09 and 15,657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.52, 23,506.09 and 15,657.54 is: 21,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.52 : 23,506.09 = 15,657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.52/23,506.09 = 15,657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.52x = 23,506.09 × 15,657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.52x = 368,047,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,047,417.13/17,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.71

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