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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.93, 24,269.69 and 15,338.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.93, 24,269.69 and 15,338.59 is: 21,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.93 : 24,269.69 = 15,338.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.93/24,269.69 = 15,338.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.93x = 24,269.69 × 15,338.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.93x = 372,262,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,262,802.01/17,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.02

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