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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.40, 24,133.92 and 15,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.40, 24,133.92 and 15,022.08 is: 20,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.40 : 24,133.92 = 15,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.40/24,133.92 = 15,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.40x = 24,133.92 × 15,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.40x = 362,541,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,541,676.95/17,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.36

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