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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.28, 23,562.66 and 15,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.28, 23,562.66 and 15,060.52 is: 20,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.28 : 23,562.66 = 15,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.28/23,562.66 = 15,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.28x = 23,562.66 × 15,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.28x = 354,865,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,865,912.18/17,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.92

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