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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.66, 23,790.31 and 11,675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.66, 23,790.31 and 11,675.75 is: 17,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.66 : 23,790.31 = 11,675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.66/23,790.31 = 11,675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.66x = 23,790.31 × 11,675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.66x = 277,769,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,769,563.84/15,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.37

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