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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.68, 23,654.52 and 11,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.68, 23,654.52 and 11,366.52 is: 17,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.68 : 23,654.52 = 11,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.68/23,654.52 = 11,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.68x = 23,654.52 × 11,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.68x = 268,869,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,869,574.67/15,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.78

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