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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.70, 23,595.45 and 11,816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.70, 23,595.45 and 11,816.70 is: 17,753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.70 : 23,595.45 = 11,816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.70/23,595.45 = 11,816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.70x = 23,595.45 × 11,816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.70x = 278,820,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,820,354.02/15,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,753.94

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