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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.61, 24,573.65 and 15,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.61, 24,573.65 and 15,153.28 is: 20,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.61 : 24,573.65 = 15,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.61/24,573.65 = 15,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.61x = 24,573.65 × 15,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.61x = 372,371,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,371,261.87/17,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.93

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