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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.97, 24,126.17 and 15,575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.97, 24,126.17 and 15,575.95 is: 21,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.97 : 24,126.17 = 15,575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.97/24,126.17 = 15,575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.97x = 24,126.17 × 15,575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.97x = 375,787,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,787,879.42/17,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.66

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