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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.28, 23,667.66 and 11,407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.28, 23,667.66 and 11,407.32 is: 17,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.28 : 23,667.66 = 11,407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.28/23,667.66 = 11,407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.28x = 23,667.66 × 11,407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.28x = 269,984,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,984,571.27/15,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.82

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