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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.22, 24,074.61 and 15,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.22, 24,074.61 and 15,220.44 is: 20,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.22 : 24,074.61 = 15,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.22/24,074.61 = 15,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.22x = 24,074.61 × 15,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.22x = 366,426,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,426,157.03/17,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.76

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