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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.76, 23,902.49 and 11,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.76, 23,902.49 and 11,566.13 is: 17,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.76 : 23,902.49 = 11,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.76/23,902.49 = 11,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.76x = 23,902.49 × 11,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.76x = 276,459,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,459,216.07/15,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.36

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