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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.96, 24,773.49 and 15,418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.96, 24,773.49 and 15,418.95 is: 21,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.96 : 24,773.49 = 15,418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.96/24,773.49 = 15,418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.96x = 24,773.49 × 15,418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.96x = 381,981,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,981,203.64/17,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.89

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