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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.36, 23,638.29 and 15,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.36, 23,638.29 and 15,030.94 is: 20,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.36 : 23,638.29 = 15,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.36/23,638.29 = 15,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.36x = 23,638.29 × 15,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.36x = 355,305,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,305,718.69/17,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.58

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