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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.67, 23,674.80 and 11,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.67, 23,674.80 and 11,335.55 is: 17,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.67 : 23,674.80 = 11,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.67/23,674.80 = 11,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.67x = 23,674.80 × 11,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.67x = 268,366,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,366,879.14/15,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.68

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