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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.04, 24,166.89 and 15,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.04, 24,166.89 and 15,255.99 is: 21,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.04 : 24,166.89 = 15,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.04/24,166.89 = 15,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.04x = 24,166.89 × 15,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.04x = 368,689,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,689,832.17/17,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.29

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