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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.46, 23,068.13 and 11,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.46, 23,068.13 and 11,864.97 is: 17,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.46 : 23,068.13 = 11,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.46/23,068.13 = 11,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.46x = 23,068.13 × 11,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.46x = 273,702,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,702,611.08/15,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.90

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