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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.64, 23,574.73 and 15,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.64, 23,574.73 and 15,104.33 is: 20,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.64 : 23,574.73 = 15,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.64/23,574.73 = 15,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.64x = 23,574.73 × 15,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.64x = 356,080,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,080,501.58/17,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.89

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