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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.96, 23,146.44 and 11,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.96, 23,146.44 and 11,735 is: 17,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.96 : 23,146.44 = 11,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.96/23,146.44 = 11,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.96x = 23,146.44 × 11,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.96x = 271,623,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,623,473.40/15,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,587.68

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