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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.44, 23,517.12 and 11,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.44, 23,517.12 and 11,761.28 is: 17,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.44 : 23,517.12 = 11,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.44/23,517.12 = 11,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.44x = 23,517.12 × 11,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.44x = 276,591,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,591,433.11/15,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.65

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