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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.06, 23,747.34 and 11,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.06, 23,747.34 and 11,479.40 is: 17,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.06 : 23,747.34 = 11,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.06/23,747.34 = 11,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.06x = 23,747.34 × 11,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.06x = 272,605,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,605,214.80/15,826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,225.08

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