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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.27, 23,056.91 and 11,866.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.27, 23,056.91 and 11,866.39 is: 17,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.27 : 23,056.91 = 11,866.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.27/23,056.91 = 11,866.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.27x = 23,056.91 × 11,866.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.27x = 273,602,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,602,294.36/15,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,799.59

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