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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.92, 24,534.30 and 15,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.92, 24,534.30 and 15,282.36 is: 21,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.92 : 24,534.30 = 15,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.92/24,534.30 = 15,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.92x = 24,534.30 × 15,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.92x = 374,942,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,942,004.95/17,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.72

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