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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.35, 24,161.40 and 15,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.35, 24,161.40 and 15,228.85 is: 21,071.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.35 : 24,161.40 = 15,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.35/24,161.40 = 15,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.35x = 24,161.40 × 15,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.35x = 367,950,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,950,336.39/17,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.07

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