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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.26, 23,909.22 and 11,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.26, 23,909.22 and 11,570.63 is: 17,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.26 : 23,909.22 = 11,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.26/23,909.22 = 11,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.26x = 23,909.22 × 11,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.26x = 276,644,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,644,618.66/15,963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.09

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