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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.90, 24,169.56 and 15,018.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.90, 24,169.56 and 15,018.90 is: 20,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.90 : 24,169.56 = 15,018.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.90/24,169.56 = 15,018.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.90x = 24,169.56 × 15,018.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.90x = 363,000,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,000,204.68/17,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.78

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