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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.14, 23,618.37 and 15,759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.14, 23,618.37 and 15,759.39 is: 21,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.14 : 23,618.37 = 15,759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.14/23,618.37 = 15,759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.14x = 23,618.37 × 15,759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.14x = 372,211,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,211,103.99/17,134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.36

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