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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.62, 24,812.35 and 15,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.62, 24,812.35 and 15,484.24 is: 21,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.62 : 24,812.35 = 15,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.62/24,812.35 = 15,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.62x = 24,812.35 × 15,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.62x = 384,200,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,200,382.36/17,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.03

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