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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.67, 23,673.30 and 11,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.67, 23,673.30 and 11,334.55 is: 17,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.67 : 23,673.30 = 11,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.67/23,673.30 = 11,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.67x = 23,673.30 × 11,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.67x = 268,326,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,326,202.52/15,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.18

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