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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.06, 24,338.79 and 15,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.06, 24,338.79 and 15,125.24 is: 20,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.06 : 24,338.79 = 15,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.06/24,338.79 = 15,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.06x = 24,338.79 × 15,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.06x = 368,129,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,129,918.37/17,654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.43

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