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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.67, 23,154.56 and 11,743.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.67, 23,154.56 and 11,743.58 is: 17,596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.67 : 23,154.56 = 11,743.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.67/23,154.56 = 11,743.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.67x = 23,154.56 × 11,743.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.67x = 271,917,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,917,470.93/15,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.79

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