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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.12, 24,325.86 and 15,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.12, 24,325.86 and 15,132.24 is: 20,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.12 : 24,325.86 = 15,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.12/24,325.86 = 15,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.12x = 24,325.86 × 15,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.12x = 368,104,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,104,751.73/17,658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.20

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