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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.73, 23,969.00 and 15,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.73, 23,969.00 and 15,283.52 is: 21,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.73 : 23,969.00 = 15,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.73/23,969.00 = 15,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.73x = 23,969.00 × 15,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.73x = 366,330,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,330,494.62/17,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.29

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