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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.76, 24,629.98 and 15,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.76, 24,629.98 and 15,373.60 is: 21,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.76 : 24,629.98 = 15,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.76/24,629.98 = 15,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.76x = 24,629.98 × 15,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.76x = 378,651,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,651,460.53/17,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.44

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