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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.20, 23,570.10 and 11,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.20, 23,570.10 and 11,327.40 is: 16,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.20 : 23,570.10 = 11,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.20/23,570.10 = 11,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.20x = 23,570.10 × 11,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.20x = 266,987,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,987,950.74/15,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.89

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