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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.99, 24,360.89 and 15,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.99, 24,360.89 and 15,141.17 is: 20,874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.99 : 24,360.89 = 15,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.99/24,360.89 = 15,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.99x = 24,360.89 × 15,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.99x = 368,852,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,852,362.04/17,669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,874.51

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