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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.36, 23,916.78 and 15,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.36, 23,916.78 and 15,099.96 is: 20,819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.36 : 23,916.78 = 15,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.36/23,916.78 = 15,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.36x = 23,916.78 × 15,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.36x = 361,142,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,142,421.33/17,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.49

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