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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.68, 23,774.76 and 11,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.68, 23,774.76 and 11,683.56 is: 17,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.68 : 23,774.76 = 11,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.68/23,774.76 = 11,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.68x = 23,774.76 × 11,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.68x = 277,773,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,773,834.95/15,838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.69

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