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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.35, 21,794.88 and 11,770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.35, 21,794.88 and 11,770.41 is: 16,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.35 : 21,794.88 = 11,770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.35/21,794.88 = 11,770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.35x = 21,794.88 × 11,770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.35x = 256,534,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,534,673.50/15,799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.04

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