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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.48, 24,295.44 and 15,601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.48, 24,295.44 and 15,601.01 is: 21,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.48 : 24,295.44 = 15,601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.48/24,295.44 = 15,601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.48x = 24,295.44 × 15,601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.48x = 379,033,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,033,339.42/17,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.07

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