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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.61, 23,550.03 and 11,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.61, 23,550.03 and 11,760.43 is: 17,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.61 : 23,550.03 = 11,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.61/23,550.03 = 11,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.61x = 23,550.03 × 11,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.61x = 276,958,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,958,479.31/15,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,604.10

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