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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.44, 24,240.06 and 15,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.44, 24,240.06 and 15,069.24 is: 20,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.44 : 24,240.06 = 15,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.44/24,240.06 = 15,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.44x = 24,240.06 × 15,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.44x = 365,279,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,279,281.75/17,578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.96

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