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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.44, 23,676.54 and 11,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.44, 23,676.54 and 11,606.52 is: 17,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.44 : 23,676.54 = 11,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.44/23,676.54 = 11,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.44x = 23,676.54 × 11,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.44x = 274,802,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,802,235.04/15,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.16

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