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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.97, 24,127.55 and 15,576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.97, 24,127.55 and 15,576.95 is: 21,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.97 : 24,127.55 = 15,576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.97/24,127.55 = 15,576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.97x = 24,127.55 × 15,576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.97x = 375,833,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,833,639.97/17,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.05

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