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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.40, 23,631.60 and 11,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.40, 23,631.60 and 11,817.80 is: 17,726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.40 : 23,631.60 = 11,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.40/23,631.60 = 11,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.40x = 23,631.60 × 11,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.40x = 279,273,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,273,522.48/15,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.70

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