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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.70, 23,526.18 and 11,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.70, 23,526.18 and 11,798.55 is: 17,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.70 : 23,526.18 = 11,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.70/23,526.18 = 11,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.70x = 23,526.18 × 11,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.70x = 277,574,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,574,811.04/15,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.39

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