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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.54, 23,823.08 and 15,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.54, 23,823.08 and 15,029.82 is: 20,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.54 : 23,823.08 = 15,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.54/23,823.08 = 15,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.54x = 23,823.08 × 15,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.54x = 358,056,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,056,604.25/17,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.46

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