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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.20, 23,740.64 and 11,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.20, 23,740.64 and 11,373.52 is: 17,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.20 : 23,740.64 = 11,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.20/23,740.64 = 11,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.20x = 23,740.64 × 11,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.20x = 270,014,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,014,643.85/15,824.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.40

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