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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.09, 24,232.32 and 15,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.09, 24,232.32 and 15,179.13 is: 20,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.09 : 24,232.32 = 15,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.09/24,232.32 = 15,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.09x = 24,232.32 × 15,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.09x = 367,825,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,825,580.92/17,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.37

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