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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.54, 24,150.84 and 15,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.54, 24,150.84 and 15,236.86 is: 20,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.54 : 24,150.84 = 15,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.54/24,150.84 = 15,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.54x = 24,150.84 × 15,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.54x = 367,982,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,982,967.96/17,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.59

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