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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.60, 24,080.94 and 15,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.60, 24,080.94 and 15,275.27 is: 21,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.60 : 24,080.94 = 15,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.60/24,080.94 = 15,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.60x = 24,080.94 × 15,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.60x = 367,842,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,842,739.95/17,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.50

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