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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.11, 24,565.77 and 15,848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.11, 24,565.77 and 15,848.21 is: 21,821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.11 : 24,565.77 = 15,848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.11/24,565.77 = 15,848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.11x = 24,565.77 × 15,848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.11x = 389,323,481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,323,481.77/17,841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,821.71

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