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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.47, 24,117.38 and 15,197.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.47, 24,117.38 and 15,197.00 is: 21,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.47 : 24,117.38 = 15,197.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.47/24,117.38 = 15,197.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.47x = 24,117.38 × 15,197.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.47x = 366,511,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,511,684.28/17,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.07

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