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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.20, 23,859.28 and 15,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.20, 23,859.28 and 15,054.12 is: 20,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.20 : 23,859.28 = 15,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.20/23,859.28 = 15,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.20x = 23,859.28 × 15,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.20x = 359,180,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,180,464.23/17,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.44

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