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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.48, 23,993.70 and 15,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.48, 23,993.70 and 15,371.40 is: 21,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.48 : 23,993.70 = 15,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.48/23,993.70 = 15,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.48x = 23,993.70 × 15,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.48x = 368,816,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,816,878.98/17,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.10

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