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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.43, 24,265.41 and 15,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.43, 24,265.41 and 15,683.76 is: 21,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.43 : 24,265.41 = 15,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.43/24,265.41 = 15,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.43x = 24,265.41 × 15,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.43x = 380,572,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,572,874.09/17,575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.69

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