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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.96, 23,068.88 and 11,865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.96, 23,068.88 and 11,865.47 is: 17,806.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.96 : 23,068.88 = 11,865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.96/23,068.88 = 11,865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.96x = 23,068.88 × 11,865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.96x = 273,723,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,723,044.25/15,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.65

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