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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,797.68, 24,534.36 and 15,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,797.68, 24,534.36 and 15,267.60 is: 21,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,797.68 : 24,534.36 = 15,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,797.68/24,534.36 = 15,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,797.68x = 24,534.36 × 15,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,797.68x = 374,580,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,580,794.74/17,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.61

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