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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.30, 24,037.12 and 15,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.30, 24,037.12 and 15,220.28 is: 20,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.30 : 24,037.12 = 15,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.30/24,037.12 = 15,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.30x = 24,037.12 × 15,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.30x = 365,851,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,851,696.79/17,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.95

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