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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.01, 24,562.83 and 15,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.01, 24,562.83 and 15,292.27 is: 21,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.01 : 24,562.83 = 15,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.01/24,562.83 = 15,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.01x = 24,562.83 × 15,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.01x = 375,621,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,621,428.32/17,811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.28

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