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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.02, 23,447.94 and 15,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.02, 23,447.94 and 15,017.30 is: 20,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.02 : 23,447.94 = 15,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.02/23,447.94 = 15,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.02x = 23,447.94 × 15,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.02x = 352,124,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,124,749.36/17,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.94

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