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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.30, 23,927.97 and 15,091.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.30, 23,927.97 and 15,091.03 is: 20,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.30 : 23,927.97 = 15,091.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.30/23,927.97 = 15,091.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.30x = 23,927.97 × 15,091.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.30x = 361,097,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,097,713.11/17,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.31

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