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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.08, 23,525.52 and 15,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.08, 23,525.52 and 15,314.48 is: 21,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.08 : 23,525.52 = 15,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.08/23,525.52 = 15,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.08x = 23,525.52 × 15,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.08x = 360,281,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,281,105.53/17,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.42

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