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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.98, 23,610.23 and 15,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.98, 23,610.23 and 15,010.56 is: 20,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.98 : 23,610.23 = 15,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.98/23,610.23 = 15,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.98x = 23,610.23 × 15,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.98x = 354,402,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,402,655.98/17,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.52

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