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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.10, 24,078.87 and 15,273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.10, 24,078.87 and 15,273.77 is: 21,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.10 : 24,078.87 = 15,273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.10/24,078.87 = 15,273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.10x = 24,078.87 × 15,273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.10x = 367,775,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,775,001.85/17,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.44

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