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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.56, 24,795.09 and 15,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.56, 24,795.09 and 15,434.46 is: 21,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.56 : 24,795.09 = 15,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.56/24,795.09 = 15,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.56x = 24,795.09 × 15,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.56x = 382,698,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,698,824.80/17,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.36

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