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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.14, 24,236.94 and 15,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.14, 24,236.94 and 15,068.02 is: 20,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.14 : 24,236.94 = 15,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.14/24,236.94 = 15,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.14x = 24,236.94 × 15,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.14x = 365,202,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,202,696.66/17,594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.06

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