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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.70, 23,953.85 and 15,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.70, 23,953.85 and 15,583.22 is: 21,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.70 : 23,953.85 = 15,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.70/23,953.85 = 15,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.70x = 23,953.85 × 15,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.70x = 373,278,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,278,114.40/17,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.76

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