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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.07, 24,269.06 and 15,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.07, 24,269.06 and 15,686.40 is: 21,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.07 : 24,269.06 = 15,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.07/24,269.06 = 15,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.07x = 24,269.06 × 15,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.07x = 380,694,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,694,182.78/17,578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.34

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