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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.04, 24,266.94 and 15,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.04, 24,266.94 and 15,205.68 is: 20,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.04 : 24,266.94 = 15,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.04/24,266.94 = 15,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.04x = 24,266.94 × 15,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.04x = 368,995,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,995,324.22/17,600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.60

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