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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.21, 24,757.23 and 15,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.21, 24,757.23 and 15,407.17 is: 21,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.21 : 24,757.23 = 15,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.21/24,757.23 = 15,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.21x = 24,757.23 × 15,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.21x = 381,438,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,438,851.34/17,935.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.60

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