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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.53, 24,559.59 and 15,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.53, 24,559.59 and 15,285.91 is: 21,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.53 : 24,559.59 = 15,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.53/24,559.59 = 15,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.53x = 24,559.59 × 15,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.53x = 375,415,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,415,682.38/17,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.07

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