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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.92, 24,238.97 and 15,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.92, 24,238.97 and 15,183.96 is: 20,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.92 : 24,238.97 = 15,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.92/24,238.97 = 15,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.92x = 24,238.97 × 15,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.92x = 368,043,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,043,550.92/17,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.02

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