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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.27, 24,282.09 and 15,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.27, 24,282.09 and 15,050.94 is: 20,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.27 : 24,282.09 = 15,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.27/24,282.09 = 15,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.27x = 24,282.09 × 15,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.27x = 365,468,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,468,279.66/17,583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.00

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