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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.26, 24,161.70 and 15,252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.26, 24,161.70 and 15,252.21 is: 21,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.26 : 24,161.70 = 15,252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.26/24,161.70 = 15,252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.26x = 24,161.70 × 15,252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.26x = 368,519,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,519,322.36/17,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.09

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