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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.17, 23,009.69 and 11,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.17, 23,009.69 and 11,837.93 is: 17,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.17 : 23,009.69 = 11,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.17/23,009.69 = 11,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.17x = 23,009.69 × 11,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.17x = 272,387,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,387,014.09/15,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.34

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