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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.26, 23,904.74 and 11,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.26, 23,904.74 and 11,567.63 is: 17,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.26 : 23,904.74 = 11,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.26/23,904.74 = 11,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.26x = 23,904.74 × 11,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.26x = 276,521,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,521,010.20/15,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.60

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