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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.27, 24,279.33 and 15,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.27, 24,279.33 and 15,048.94 is: 20,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.27 : 24,279.33 = 15,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.27/24,279.33 = 15,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.27x = 24,279.33 × 15,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.27x = 365,378,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,378,180.41/17,581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.24

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