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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.54, 23,918.13 and 11,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.54, 23,918.13 and 11,767.59 is: 17,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.54 : 23,918.13 = 11,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.54/23,918.13 = 11,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.54x = 23,918.13 × 11,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.54x = 281,458,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,458,747.41/15,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.66

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