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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.17, 23,674.05 and 11,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.17, 23,674.05 and 11,335.05 is: 17,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.17 : 23,674.05 = 11,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.17/23,674.05 = 11,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.17x = 23,674.05 × 11,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.17x = 268,346,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,346,540.45/15,772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.93

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