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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.68, 24,541.26 and 15,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.68, 24,541.26 and 15,272.60 is: 21,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.68 : 24,541.26 = 15,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.68/24,541.26 = 15,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.68x = 24,541.26 × 15,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.68x = 374,808,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,808,847.48/17,802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.51

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