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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.20, 23,912.64 and 11,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.20, 23,912.64 and 11,567.76 is: 17,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.20 : 23,912.64 = 11,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.20/23,912.64 = 11,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.20x = 23,912.64 × 11,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.20x = 276,615,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,615,680.49/15,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.51

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