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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.36, 24,094.08 and 15,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.36, 24,094.08 and 15,215.08 is: 20,980.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.36 : 24,094.08 = 15,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.36/24,094.08 = 15,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.36x = 24,094.08 × 15,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.36x = 366,593,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,593,354.73/17,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.13

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