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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.76, 24,093 and 15,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.76, 24,093 and 15,657.96 is: 21,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.76 : 24,093 = 15,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.76/24,093 = 15,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.76x = 24,093 × 15,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.76x = 377,247,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,247,230.28/17,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.81

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