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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.48, 23,483.52 and 11,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.48, 23,483.52 and 11,759.04 is: 17,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.48 : 23,483.52 = 11,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.48/23,483.52 = 11,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.48x = 23,483.52 × 11,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.48x = 276,143,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,143,651.02/15,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.40

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