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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.12, 23,878.56 and 11,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.12, 23,878.56 and 11,741.16 is: 17,595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.12 : 23,878.56 = 11,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.12/23,878.56 = 11,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.12x = 23,878.56 × 11,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.12x = 280,361,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,361,993.53/15,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.07

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