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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,831.43, 23,755.41 and 11,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,831.43, 23,755.41 and 11,484.78 is: 17,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,831.43 : 23,755.41 = 11,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,831.43/23,755.41 = 11,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,831.43x = 23,755.41 × 11,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,831.43x = 272,825,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,825,657.66/15,831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,233.17

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