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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.20, 24,277.52 and 15,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.20, 24,277.52 and 15,692.54 is: 21,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.20 : 24,277.52 = 15,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.20/24,277.52 = 15,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.20x = 24,277.52 × 15,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.20x = 380,975,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,975,953.70/17,584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.81

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