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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.96, 23,669.44 and 11,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.96, 23,669.44 and 11,645.44 is: 17,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.96 : 23,669.44 = 11,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.96/23,669.44 = 11,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.96x = 23,669.44 × 11,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.96x = 275,641,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,641,043.35/15,796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,448.99

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