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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.84, 23,717.34 and 11,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.84, 23,717.34 and 11,425.68 is: 17,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.84 : 23,717.34 = 11,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.84/23,717.34 = 11,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.84x = 23,717.34 × 11,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.84x = 270,986,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,986,737.29/15,828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.81

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