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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.61, 23,547.04 and 11,758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.61, 23,547.04 and 11,758.43 is: 17,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.61 : 23,547.04 = 11,758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.61/23,547.04 = 11,758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.61x = 23,547.04 × 11,758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.61x = 276,876,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,876,251.02/15,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.12

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