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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.19, 24,116.99 and 15,196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.19, 24,116.99 and 15,196.71 is: 21,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.19 : 24,116.99 = 15,196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.19/24,116.99 = 15,196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.19x = 24,116.99 × 15,196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.19x = 366,499,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,499,003.04/17,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.68

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