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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.64, 23,663.36 and 11,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.64, 23,663.36 and 11,597.76 is: 17,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.64 : 23,663.36 = 11,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.64/23,663.36 = 11,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.64x = 23,663.36 × 11,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.64x = 274,441,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,441,970.07/15,790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,380.04

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