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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.98, 24,654.66 and 15,774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.98, 24,654.66 and 15,774.51 is: 21,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.98 : 24,654.66 = 15,774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.98/24,654.66 = 15,774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.98x = 24,654.66 × 15,774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.98x = 388,915,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,915,094.73/17,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.35

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