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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.96, 24,686.94 and 15,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.96, 24,686.94 and 15,244.12 is: 21,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.96 : 24,686.94 = 15,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.96/24,686.94 = 15,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.96x = 24,686.94 × 15,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.96x = 376,330,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,330,675.79/17,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.21

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