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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.97, 24,239.05 and 15,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.97, 24,239.05 and 15,184.01 is: 20,976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.97 : 24,239.05 = 15,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.97/24,239.05 = 15,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.97x = 24,239.05 × 15,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.97x = 368,045,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,045,863.88/17,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.09

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