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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.03, 23,878.32 and 11,741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.03, 23,878.32 and 11,741.07 is: 17,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.03 : 23,878.32 = 11,741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.03/23,878.32 = 11,741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.03x = 23,878.32 × 11,741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.03x = 280,357,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,357,026.60/15,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.86

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