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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.80, 23,855.46 and 11,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.80, 23,855.46 and 11,174.46 is: 16,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.80 : 23,855.46 = 11,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.80/23,855.46 = 11,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.80x = 23,855.46 × 11,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.80x = 266,571,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,571,883.55/15,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,728.91

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