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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.94, 23,374.05 and 11,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.94, 23,374.05 and 11,425.42 is: 17,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.94 : 23,374.05 = 11,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.94/23,374.05 = 11,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.94x = 23,374.05 × 11,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.94x = 267,058,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,058,338.35/15,576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.47

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