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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.41, 23,759.81 and 11,487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.41, 23,759.81 and 11,487.74 is: 17,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.41 : 23,759.81 = 11,487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.41/23,759.81 = 11,487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.41x = 23,759.81 × 11,487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.41x = 272,946,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,946,607.85/15,834.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,237.57

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