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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.80, 23,767.32 and 11,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.80, 23,767.32 and 11,179.28 is: 16,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.80 : 23,767.32 = 11,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.80/23,767.32 = 11,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.80x = 23,767.32 × 11,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.80x = 265,701,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,701,525.13/15,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.53

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