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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.77, 23,701.53 and 11,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.77, 23,701.53 and 11,017.88 is: 16,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.77 : 23,701.53 = 11,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.77/23,701.53 = 11,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.77x = 23,701.53 × 11,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.77x = 261,140,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,140,536.17/15,792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.45

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