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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.06, 23,594.19 and 11,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.06, 23,594.19 and 11,377.30 is: 17,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.06 : 23,594.19 = 11,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.06/23,594.19 = 11,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.06x = 23,594.19 × 11,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.06x = 268,438,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,438,177.89/15,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.55

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