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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.41, 24,510.30 and 15,858.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.41, 24,510.30 and 15,858.65 is: 21,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.41 : 24,510.30 = 15,858.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.41/24,510.30 = 15,858.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.41x = 24,510.30 × 15,858.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.41x = 388,700,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,700,269.10/17,750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.11

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