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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.14, 24,762.57 and 15,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.14, 24,762.57 and 15,592.18 is: 21,504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.14 : 24,762.57 = 15,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.14/24,762.57 = 15,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.14x = 24,762.57 × 15,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.14x = 386,102,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,102,448.70/17,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.93

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