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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.12, 23,842.60 and 11,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.12, 23,842.60 and 11,717.24 is: 17,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.12 : 23,842.60 = 11,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.12/23,842.60 = 11,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.12x = 23,842.60 × 11,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.12x = 279,369,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,369,466.42/15,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.23

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