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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.20, 24,753.15 and 15,404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.20, 24,753.15 and 15,404.19 is: 21,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.20 : 24,753.15 = 15,404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.20/24,753.15 = 15,404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.20x = 24,753.15 × 15,404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.20x = 381,302,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,302,225.70/17,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.55

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