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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.87, 24,135.74 and 15,520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.87, 24,135.74 and 15,520.87 is: 21,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.87 : 24,135.74 = 15,520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.87/24,135.74 = 15,520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.87x = 24,135.74 × 15,520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.87x = 374,607,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,607,682.89/17,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.21

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