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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.34, 23,604.48 and 11,609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.34, 23,604.48 and 11,609.46 is: 17,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.34 : 23,604.48 = 11,609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.34/23,604.48 = 11,609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.34x = 23,604.48 × 11,609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.34x = 274,035,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,035,266.38/15,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.62

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