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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.41, 23,675.01 and 11,617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.41, 23,675.01 and 11,617.11 is: 17,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.41 : 23,675.01 = 11,617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.41/23,675.01 = 11,617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.41x = 23,675.01 × 11,617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.41x = 275,035,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,035,195.42/15,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.74

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