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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.47, 24,128.24 and 15,577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.47, 24,128.24 and 15,577.45 is: 21,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.47 : 24,128.24 = 15,577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.47/24,128.24 = 15,577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.47x = 24,128.24 × 15,577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.47x = 375,856,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,856,313.98/17,466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.73

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