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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.61, 23,676.30 and 15,753.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.61, 23,676.30 and 15,753.87 is: 21,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.61 : 23,676.30 = 15,753.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.61/23,676.30 = 15,753.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.61x = 23,676.30 × 15,753.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.61x = 372,993,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,993,352.28/17,165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.11

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