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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.62, 24,688.10 and 15,951.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.62, 24,688.10 and 15,951.71 is: 21,896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.62 : 24,688.10 = 15,951.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.62/24,688.10 = 15,951.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.62x = 24,688.10 × 15,951.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.62x = 393,817,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,817,411.65/17,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,896.24

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