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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.96, 23,571.26 and 15,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.96, 23,571.26 and 15,472.40 is: 21,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.96 : 23,571.26 = 15,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.96/23,571.26 = 15,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.96x = 23,571.26 × 15,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.96x = 364,703,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,703,768.01/17,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.76

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