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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.20, 24,288.56 and 15,700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.20, 24,288.56 and 15,700.54 is: 21,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.20 : 24,288.56 = 15,700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.20/24,288.56 = 15,700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.20x = 24,288.56 × 15,700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.20x = 381,343,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,343,507.82/17,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.85

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