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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.62, 24,048.72 and 15,644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.62, 24,048.72 and 15,644.01 is: 21,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.62 : 24,048.72 = 15,644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.62/24,048.72 = 15,644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.62x = 24,048.72 × 15,644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.62x = 376,218,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,218,416.17/17,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.75

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