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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,286.62, 23,805.33 and 15,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,286.62, 23,805.33 and 15,016.92 is: 20,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,286.62 : 23,805.33 = 15,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,286.62/23,805.33 = 15,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,286.62x = 23,805.33 × 15,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,286.62x = 357,482,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,482,736.18/17,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.74

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