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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.97, 23,491.42 and 11,534.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.97, 23,491.42 and 11,534.00 is: 17,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.97 : 23,491.42 = 11,534.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.97/23,491.42 = 11,534.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.97x = 23,491.42 × 11,534.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.97x = 270,949,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,949,891.99/15,694.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,263.49

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