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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.05, 23,772.20 and 11,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.05, 23,772.20 and 11,182.53 is: 16,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.05 : 23,772.20 = 11,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.05/23,772.20 = 11,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.05x = 23,772.20 × 11,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.05x = 265,833,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,833,283.75/15,874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.41

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