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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.67, 23,629.20 and 11,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.67, 23,629.20 and 11,554.98 is: 17,308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.67 : 23,629.20 = 11,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.67/23,629.20 = 11,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.67x = 23,629.20 × 11,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.67x = 273,034,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,034,933.42/15,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,308.44

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