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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.55, 24,475.26 and 15,451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.55, 24,475.26 and 15,451.03 is: 21,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.55 : 24,475.26 = 15,451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.55/24,475.26 = 15,451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.55x = 24,475.26 × 15,451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.55x = 378,168,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,168,065.05/17,756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.38

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