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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.53, 23,059.46 and 11,876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.53, 23,059.46 and 11,876.74 is: 17,768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.53 : 23,059.46 = 11,876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.53/23,059.46 = 11,876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.53x = 23,059.46 × 11,876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.53x = 273,871,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,871,210.96/15,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,768.23

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