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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.84, 23,602.23 and 11,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.84, 23,602.23 and 11,607.96 is: 17,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.84 : 23,602.23 = 11,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.84/23,602.23 = 11,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.84x = 23,602.23 × 11,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.84x = 273,973,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,973,741.75/15,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.38

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