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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.37, 23,838.48 and 11,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.37, 23,838.48 and 11,714.49 is: 17,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.37 : 23,838.48 = 11,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.37/23,838.48 = 11,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.37x = 23,838.48 × 11,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.37x = 279,255,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,255,635.58/15,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.12

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