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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.19, 24,133.51 and 15,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.19, 24,133.51 and 15,208.68 is: 21,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.19 : 24,133.51 = 15,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.19/24,133.51 = 15,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.19x = 24,133.51 × 15,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.19x = 367,038,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,038,830.87/17,442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.16

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