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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.57, 24,104.33 and 15,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.57, 24,104.33 and 15,292.20 is: 21,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.57 : 24,104.33 = 15,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.57/24,104.33 = 15,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.57x = 24,104.33 × 15,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.57x = 368,608,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,608,235.23/17,465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.85

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