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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.27, 24,273.81 and 15,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.27, 24,273.81 and 15,044.94 is: 20,776.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.27 : 24,273.81 = 15,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.27/24,273.81 = 15,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.27x = 24,273.81 × 15,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.27x = 365,198,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,198,015.02/17,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.72

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