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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.05, 23,773.49 and 15,816.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.05, 23,773.49 and 15,816.41 is: 21,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.05 : 23,773.49 = 15,816.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.05/23,773.49 = 15,816.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.05x = 23,773.49 × 15,816.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.05x = 376,011,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,011,326.97/17,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.52

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