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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,818.29, 23,738.51 and 11,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,818.29, 23,738.51 and 11,669.07 is: 17,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,818.29 : 23,738.51 = 11,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,818.29/23,738.51 = 11,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,818.29x = 23,738.51 × 11,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,818.29x = 277,006,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,006,334.89/15,818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,511.77

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