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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.48, 23,536.26 and 15,152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.48, 23,536.26 and 15,152.61 is: 20,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.48 : 23,536.26 = 15,152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.48/23,536.26 = 15,152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.48x = 23,536.26 × 15,152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.48x = 356,635,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,635,768.64/17,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.30

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