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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.97, 24,580.92 and 15,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.97, 24,580.92 and 15,158.87 is: 20,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.97 : 24,580.92 = 15,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.97/24,580.92 = 15,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.97x = 24,580.92 × 15,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.97x = 372,618,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,618,970.76/17,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.54

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