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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.46, 24,090.39 and 15,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.46, 24,090.39 and 15,261.18 is: 20,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.46 : 24,090.39 = 15,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.46/24,090.39 = 15,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.46x = 24,090.39 × 15,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.46x = 367,647,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,647,778.06/17,510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.89

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