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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.98, 23,950.25 and 15,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.98, 23,950.25 and 15,447.73 is: 21,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.98 : 23,950.25 = 15,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.98/23,950.25 = 15,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.98x = 23,950.25 × 15,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.98x = 369,976,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,976,995.43/17,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,302.25

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