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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.16, 24,311.41 and 10,902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.16, 24,311.41 and 10,902.94 is: 15,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.16 : 24,311.41 = 10,902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.16/24,311.41 = 10,902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.16x = 24,311.41 × 10,902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.16x = 265,065,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,065,756.51/17,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.59

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