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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.96, 24,615.18 and 15,192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.96, 24,615.18 and 15,192.12 is: 20,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.96 : 24,615.18 = 15,192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.96/24,615.18 = 15,192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.96x = 24,615.18 × 15,192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.96x = 373,956,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,956,768.38/17,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.45

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