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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.53, 23,879.07 and 11,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.53, 23,879.07 and 11,741.57 is: 17,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.53 : 23,879.07 = 11,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.53/23,879.07 = 11,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.53x = 23,879.07 × 11,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.53x = 280,377,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,377,771.94/15,934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.61

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