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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.59, 24,095.88 and 13,515.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.59, 24,095.88 and 13,515.26 is: 18,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.59 : 24,095.88 = 13,515.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.59/24,095.88 = 13,515.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.59x = 24,095.88 × 13,515.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.59x = 325,661,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,661,962.65/17,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.22

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