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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.91, 23,654.79 and 11,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.91, 23,654.79 and 11,592.02 is: 17,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.91 : 23,654.79 = 11,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.91/23,654.79 = 11,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.91x = 23,654.79 × 11,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.91x = 274,206,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,206,680.50/15,784.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.45

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