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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.89, 24,594.53 and 15,315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.89, 24,594.53 and 15,315.21 is: 21,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.89 : 24,594.53 = 15,315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.89/24,594.53 = 15,315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.89x = 24,594.53 × 15,315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.89x = 376,670,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,670,315.23/17,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.04

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