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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.84, 23,603.72 and 11,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.84, 23,603.72 and 11,608.96 is: 17,375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.84 : 23,603.72 = 11,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.84/23,603.72 = 11,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.84x = 23,603.72 × 11,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.84x = 274,014,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,014,641.33/15,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.87

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