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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.88, 23,663.72 and 11,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.88, 23,663.72 and 11,598 is: 17,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.88 : 23,663.72 = 11,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.88/23,663.72 = 11,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.88x = 23,663.72 × 11,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.88x = 274,451,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,451,824.56/15,790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,380.40

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