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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.66, 23,791.81 and 11,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.66, 23,791.81 and 11,676.75 is: 17,527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.66 : 23,791.81 = 11,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.66/23,791.81 = 11,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.66x = 23,791.81 × 11,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.66x = 277,811,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,811,017.42/15,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.88

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