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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.96, 23,572.64 and 15,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.96, 23,572.64 and 15,473.40 is: 21,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.96 : 23,572.64 = 15,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.96/23,572.64 = 15,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.96x = 23,572.64 × 15,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.96x = 364,748,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,748,887.78/17,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.14

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