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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.87, 23,660.73 and 11,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.87, 23,660.73 and 11,595.98 is: 17,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.87 : 23,660.73 = 11,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.87/23,660.73 = 11,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.87x = 23,660.73 × 11,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.87x = 274,369,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,369,351.87/15,788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.39

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