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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.18, 23,654.84 and 11,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.18, 23,654.84 and 11,642.55 is: 17,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.18 : 23,654.84 = 11,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.18/23,654.84 = 11,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.18x = 23,654.84 × 11,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.18x = 275,402,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,402,599.23/15,804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.93

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