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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.88, 23,562.40 and 15,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.88, 23,562.40 and 15,173.24 is: 20,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.88 : 23,562.40 = 15,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.88/23,562.40 = 15,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.88x = 23,562.40 × 15,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.88x = 357,517,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,517,851.33/17,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.05

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