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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.59, 24,565.11 and 15,293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.59, 24,565.11 and 15,293.90 is: 21,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.59 : 24,565.11 = 15,293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.59/24,565.11 = 15,293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.59x = 24,565.11 × 15,293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.59x = 375,696,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,696,213.00/17,812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.61

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