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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.85, 24,141.39 and 15,214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.85, 24,141.39 and 15,214.35 is: 21,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.85 : 24,141.39 = 15,214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.85/24,141.39 = 15,214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.85x = 24,141.39 × 15,214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.85x = 367,295,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,295,556.95/17,447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.05

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