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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.54, 24,120.23 and 15,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.54, 24,120.23 and 15,199.06 is: 21,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.54 : 24,120.23 = 15,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.54/24,120.23 = 15,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.54x = 24,120.23 × 15,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.54x = 366,604,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,604,686.69/17,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.91

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