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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.44, 24,229.74 and 15,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.44, 24,229.74 and 15,012.72 is: 20,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.44 : 24,229.74 = 15,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.44/24,229.74 = 15,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.44x = 24,229.74 × 15,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.44x = 363,754,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,754,302.29/17,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.13

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