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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.36, 24,166.92 and 15,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.36, 24,166.92 and 15,232.86 is: 21,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.36 : 24,166.92 = 15,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.36/24,166.92 = 15,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.36x = 24,166.92 × 15,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.36x = 368,131,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,131,308.99/17,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.59

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