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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.70, 23,919.36 and 11,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.70, 23,919.36 and 11,572.26 is: 17,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.70 : 23,919.36 = 11,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.70/23,919.36 = 11,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.70x = 23,919.36 × 11,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.70x = 276,801,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,801,052.95/15,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.23

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