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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.36, 23,828.40 and 15,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.36, 23,828.40 and 15,033.68 is: 20,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.36 : 23,828.40 = 15,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.36/23,828.40 = 15,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.36x = 23,828.40 × 15,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.36x = 358,228,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,228,540.51/17,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.83

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