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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.36, 24,566.12 and 15,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.36, 24,566.12 and 15,848.46 is: 21,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.36 : 24,566.12 = 15,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.36/24,566.12 = 15,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.36x = 24,566.12 × 15,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.36x = 389,335,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,335,090.93/17,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.05

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