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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.03, 24,556.06 and 15,287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.03, 24,556.06 and 15,287.33 is: 21,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.03 : 24,556.06 = 15,287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.03/24,556.06 = 15,287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.03x = 24,556.06 × 15,287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.03x = 375,396,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,396,673.22/17,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.56

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