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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.30, 23,926.59 and 15,090.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.30, 23,926.59 and 15,090.03 is: 20,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.30 : 23,926.59 = 15,090.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.30/23,926.59 = 15,090.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.30x = 23,926.59 × 15,090.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.30x = 361,052,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,052,960.90/17,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.93

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