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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.39, 23,715.82 and 11,644.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.39, 23,715.82 and 11,644.83 is: 17,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.39 : 23,715.82 = 11,644.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.39/23,715.82 = 11,644.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.39x = 23,715.82 × 11,644.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.39x = 276,166,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,166,692.21/15,824.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,451.96

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