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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.70, 23,764.95 and 11,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.70, 23,764.95 and 11,501.70 is: 17,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.70 : 23,764.95 = 11,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.70/23,764.95 = 11,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.70x = 23,764.95 × 11,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.70x = 273,337,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,337,325.42/15,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,217.34

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