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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.09, 23,058.56 and 11,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.09, 23,058.56 and 11,858.60 is: 17,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.09 : 23,058.56 = 11,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.09/23,058.56 = 11,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.09x = 23,058.56 × 11,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.09x = 273,442,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,442,153.97/15,365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,796.33

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