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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.76, 23,457.84 and 11,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.76, 23,457.84 and 11,526.24 is: 17,290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.76 : 23,457.84 = 11,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.76/23,457.84 = 11,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.76x = 23,457.84 × 11,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.76x = 270,380,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,380,693.72/15,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.24

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