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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.91, 24,508.24 and 15,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.91, 24,508.24 and 15,263.34 is: 21,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.91 : 24,508.24 = 15,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.91/24,508.24 = 15,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.91x = 24,508.24 × 15,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.91x = 374,077,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,077,599.92/17,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.63

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