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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.41, 24,508.94 and 15,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.41, 24,508.94 and 15,263.84 is: 21,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.41 : 24,508.94 = 15,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.41/24,508.94 = 15,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.41x = 24,508.94 × 15,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.41x = 374,100,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,100,339.87/17,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.32

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