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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.92, 24,043.41 and 15,381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.92, 24,043.41 and 15,381.81 is: 21,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.92 : 24,043.41 = 15,381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.92/24,043.41 = 15,381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.92x = 24,043.41 × 15,381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.92x = 369,831,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,831,164.37/17,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.67

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