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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.13, 23,774.94 and 11,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.13, 23,774.94 and 11,739.60 is: 17,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.13 : 23,774.94 = 11,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.13/23,774.94 = 11,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.13x = 23,774.94 × 11,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.13x = 279,108,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,108,285.62/15,881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,574.84

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