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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.57, 24,105.71 and 15,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.57, 24,105.71 and 15,293.20 is: 21,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.57 : 24,105.71 = 15,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.57/24,105.71 = 15,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.57x = 24,105.71 × 15,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.57x = 368,653,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,653,444.17/17,466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.23

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