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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.46, 23,675.10 and 11,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.46, 23,675.10 and 11,617.16 is: 17,437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.46 : 23,675.10 = 11,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.46/23,675.10 = 11,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.46x = 23,675.10 × 11,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.46x = 275,037,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,037,424.72/15,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.83

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