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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.16, 23,868.07 and 11,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.16, 23,868.07 and 11,734.19 is: 17,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.16 : 23,868.07 = 11,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.16/23,868.07 = 11,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.16x = 23,868.07 × 11,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.16x = 280,072,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,072,476.27/15,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.59

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