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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.16, 23,908.98 and 11,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.16, 23,908.98 and 11,756.28 is: 17,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.16 : 23,908.98 = 11,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.16/23,908.98 = 11,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.16x = 23,908.98 × 11,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.16x = 281,080,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,080,663.39/15,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.96

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