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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.12, 24,327.24 and 15,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.12, 24,327.24 and 15,133.24 is: 20,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.12 : 24,327.24 = 15,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.12/24,327.24 = 15,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.12x = 24,327.24 × 15,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.12x = 368,149,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,149,961.46/17,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.58

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