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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.45, 23,615.05 and 15,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.45, 23,615.05 and 15,014.02 is: 20,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.45 : 23,615.05 = 15,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.45/23,615.05 = 15,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.45x = 23,615.05 × 15,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.45x = 354,556,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,556,854.16/17,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.33

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