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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.76, 23,903.99 and 11,567.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.76, 23,903.99 and 11,567.13 is: 17,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.76 : 23,903.99 = 11,567.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.76/23,903.99 = 11,567.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.76x = 23,903.99 × 11,567.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.76x = 276,500,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,500,559.85/15,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.86

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