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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.19, 23,624.56 and 15,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.19, 23,624.56 and 15,315.56 is: 21,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.19 : 23,624.56 = 15,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.19/23,624.56 = 15,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.19x = 23,624.56 × 15,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.19x = 361,823,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,823,366.15/17,111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.42

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