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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,836.43, 24,626.30 and 15,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,836.43, 24,626.30 and 15,941.94 is: 22,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,836.43 : 24,626.30 = 15,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,836.43/24,626.30 = 15,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,836.43x = 24,626.30 × 15,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,836.43x = 392,590,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,590,824.96/17,836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.62

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