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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.90, 24,170.94 and 15,019.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.90, 24,170.94 and 15,019.90 is: 20,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.90 : 24,170.94 = 15,019.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.90/24,170.94 = 15,019.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.90x = 24,170.94 × 15,019.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.90x = 363,045,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,045,101.71/17,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.16

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