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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.61, 24,123.96 and 15,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.61, 24,123.96 and 15,283.53 is: 21,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.61 : 24,123.96 = 15,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.61/24,123.96 = 15,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.61x = 24,123.96 × 15,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.61x = 368,699,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,699,266.38/17,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.74

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