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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.68, 23,855.85 and 15,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.68, 23,855.85 and 15,051.60 is: 20,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.68 : 23,855.85 = 15,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.68/23,855.85 = 15,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.68x = 23,855.85 × 15,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.68x = 359,068,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,068,711.86/17,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.00

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