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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.15, 23,647.67 and 11,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.15, 23,647.67 and 11,587.26 is: 17,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.15 : 23,647.67 = 11,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.15/23,647.67 = 11,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.15x = 23,647.67 × 11,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.15x = 274,011,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,011,700.68/15,780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.33

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