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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.63, 24,742.73 and 15,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.63, 24,742.73 and 15,396.62 is: 21,253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.63 : 24,742.73 = 15,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.63/24,742.73 = 15,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.63x = 24,742.73 × 15,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.63x = 380,954,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,954,326.35/17,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.13

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