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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.30, 23,606.24 and 11,615.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.30, 23,606.24 and 11,615.00 is: 17,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.30 : 23,606.24 = 11,615.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.30/23,606.24 = 11,615.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.30x = 23,606.24 × 11,615.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.30x = 274,186,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,186,301.49/15,770.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.25

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