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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.64, 23,699.82 and 11,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.64, 23,699.82 and 11,364.32 is: 17,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.64 : 23,699.82 = 11,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.64/23,699.82 = 11,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.64x = 23,699.82 × 11,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.64x = 269,332,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,332,219.92/15,796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.97

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