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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.62, 24,685.36 and 15,949.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.62, 24,685.36 and 15,949.71 is: 21,893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.62 : 24,685.36 = 15,949.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.62/24,685.36 = 15,949.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.62x = 24,685.36 × 15,949.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.62x = 393,724,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,724,293.37/17,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,893.49

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