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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.41, 24,510.31 and 15,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.41, 24,510.31 and 15,264.84 is: 21,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.41 : 24,510.31 = 15,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.41/24,510.31 = 15,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.41x = 24,510.31 × 15,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.41x = 374,145,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,145,960.50/17,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.70

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