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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.54, 23,570.64 and 15,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.54, 23,570.64 and 15,471.96 is: 21,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.54 : 23,570.64 = 15,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.54/23,570.64 = 15,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.54x = 23,570.64 × 15,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.54x = 364,683,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,683,999.25/17,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.12

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