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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.62, 24,810.98 and 15,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.62, 24,810.98 and 15,483.24 is: 21,350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.62 : 24,810.98 = 15,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.62/24,810.98 = 15,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.62x = 24,810.98 × 15,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.62x = 384,154,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,154,280.56/17,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.66

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