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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.08, 23,979.97 and 15,891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.08, 23,979.97 and 15,891.08 is: 21,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.08 : 23,979.97 = 15,891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.08/23,979.97 = 15,891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.08x = 23,979.97 × 15,891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.08x = 381,067,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,067,621.67/17,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.34

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