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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.03, 24,564.32 and 15,293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.03, 24,564.32 and 15,293.34 is: 21,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.03 : 24,564.32 = 15,293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.03/24,564.32 = 15,293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.03x = 24,564.32 × 15,293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.03x = 375,670,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,670,298.34/17,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.82

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