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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.60, 24,559.92 and 15,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.60, 24,559.92 and 15,167.76 is: 20,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.60 : 24,559.92 = 15,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.60/24,559.92 = 15,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.60x = 24,559.92 × 15,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.60x = 372,518,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,518,972.18/17,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.40

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