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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.73, 23,714.84 and 11,644.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.73, 23,714.84 and 11,644.17 is: 17,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.73 : 23,714.84 = 11,644.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.73/23,714.84 = 11,644.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.73x = 23,714.84 × 11,644.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.73x = 276,139,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,139,570.26/15,823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,450.98

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