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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.30, 24,303.34 and 15,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.30, 24,303.34 and 15,362.96 is: 21,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.30 : 24,303.34 = 15,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.30/24,303.34 = 15,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.30x = 24,303.34 × 15,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.30x = 373,371,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,371,240.29/17,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.67

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