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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.20, 23,921.61 and 11,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.20, 23,921.61 and 11,573.76 is: 17,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.20 : 23,921.61 = 11,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.20/23,921.61 = 11,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.20x = 23,921.61 × 11,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.20x = 276,862,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,862,972.95/15,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.48

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