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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.53, 24,563.73 and 15,288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.53, 24,563.73 and 15,288.91 is: 21,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.53 : 24,563.73 = 15,288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.53/24,563.73 = 15,288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.53x = 24,563.73 × 15,288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.53x = 375,552,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,552,657.23/17,798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.21

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