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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.91, 24,515.14 and 15,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.91, 24,515.14 and 15,268.33 is: 21,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.91 : 24,515.14 = 15,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.91/24,515.14 = 15,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.91x = 24,515.14 × 15,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.91x = 374,305,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,305,247.52/17,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.51

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