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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,776.91, 24,513.76 and 15,267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,776.91, 24,513.76 and 15,267.33 is: 21,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,776.91 : 24,513.76 = 15,267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,776.91/24,513.76 = 15,267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,776.91x = 24,513.76 × 15,267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,776.91x = 374,259,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,259,663.46/17,776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.13

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