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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.56, 23,597.94 and 11,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.56, 23,597.94 and 11,379.80 is: 17,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.56 : 23,597.94 = 11,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.56/23,597.94 = 11,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.56x = 23,597.94 × 11,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.56x = 268,539,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,539,837.61/15,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.30

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