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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.52, 23,673.69 and 11,616.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.52, 23,673.69 and 11,616.22 is: 17,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.52 : 23,673.69 = 11,616.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.52/23,673.69 = 11,616.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.52x = 23,673.69 × 11,616.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.52x = 274,998,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998,791.25/15,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.42

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