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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.01, 23,675.90 and 11,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.01, 23,675.90 and 11,601.29 is: 17,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.01 : 23,675.90 = 11,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.01/23,675.90 = 11,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.01x = 23,675.90 × 11,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.01x = 274,670,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,670,983.09/15,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.89

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