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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.41, 24,238.28 and 15,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.41, 24,238.28 and 15,183.45 is: 20,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.41 : 24,238.28 = 15,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.41/24,238.28 = 15,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.41x = 24,238.28 × 15,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.41x = 368,020,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,020,750.42/17,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.33

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