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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.03, 24,557.44 and 15,288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.03, 24,557.44 and 15,288.33 is: 21,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.03 : 24,557.44 = 15,288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.03/24,557.44 = 15,288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.03x = 24,557.44 × 15,288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.03x = 375,442,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,442,246.68/17,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.93

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