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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.37, 24,152.99 and 15,533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.37, 24,152.99 and 15,533.37 is: 21,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.37 : 24,152.99 = 15,533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.37/24,152.99 = 15,533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.37x = 24,152.99 × 15,533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.37x = 375,177,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,177,252.61/17,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.46

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