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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.70, 23,531.58 and 15,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.70, 23,531.58 and 15,277.23 is: 21,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.70 : 23,531.58 = 15,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.70/23,531.58 = 15,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.70x = 23,531.58 × 15,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.70x = 359,497,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,497,359.92/17,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.50

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