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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.71, 24,306.57 and 15,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.71, 24,306.57 and 15,494.70 is: 21,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.71 : 24,306.57 = 15,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.71/24,306.57 = 15,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.71x = 24,306.57 × 15,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.71x = 376,623,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,623,010.18/17,623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.25

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