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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.44, 24,246.96 and 15,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.44, 24,246.96 and 15,074.24 is: 20,786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.44 : 24,246.96 = 15,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.44/24,246.96 = 15,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.44x = 24,246.96 × 15,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.44x = 365,504,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,504,494.31/17,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.86

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