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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,818.03, 24,572.55 and 15,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,818.03, 24,572.55 and 15,299.29 is: 21,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,818.03 : 24,572.55 = 15,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,818.03/24,572.55 = 15,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,818.03x = 24,572.55 × 15,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,818.03x = 375,942,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,942,568.49/17,818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.00

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