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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.06, 24,763.93 and 15,559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.06, 24,763.93 and 15,559.70 is: 21,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.06 : 24,763.93 = 15,559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.06/24,763.93 = 15,559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.06x = 24,763.93 × 15,559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.06x = 385,319,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,319,158.90/17,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.40

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