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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.08, 23,928.60 and 11,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.08, 23,928.60 and 11,580.20 is: 17,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.08 : 23,928.60 = 11,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.08/23,928.60 = 11,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.08x = 23,928.60 × 11,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.08x = 277,097,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,097,973.72/15,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.03

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