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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.49, 24,171.47 and 15,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.49, 24,171.47 and 15,614.89 is: 21,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.49 : 24,171.47 = 15,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.49/24,171.47 = 15,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.49x = 24,171.47 × 15,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.49x = 377,434,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,434,767.11/17,526.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.10

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