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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.72, 23,673.70 and 15,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.72, 23,673.70 and 15,751.96 is: 21,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.72 : 23,673.70 = 15,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.72/23,673.70 = 15,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.72x = 23,673.70 × 15,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.72x = 372,907,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,907,175.45/17,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.48

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