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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.40, 23,919.70 and 11,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.40, 23,919.70 and 11,577.40 is: 17,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.40 : 23,919.70 = 11,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.40/23,919.70 = 11,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.40x = 23,919.70 × 11,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.40x = 276,927,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,927,934.78/15,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.71

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