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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.80, 24,032.29 and 15,216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.80, 24,032.29 and 15,216.78 is: 20,946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.80 : 24,032.29 = 15,216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.80/24,032.29 = 15,216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.80x = 24,032.29 × 15,216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.80x = 365,694,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,694,069.83/17,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.12

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