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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.82, 24,259.53 and 15,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.82, 24,259.53 and 15,084.70 is: 20,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.82 : 24,259.53 = 15,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.82/24,259.53 = 15,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.82x = 24,259.53 × 15,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.82x = 365,947,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,947,732.19/17,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.71

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