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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.72, 23,976.66 and 11,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.72, 23,976.66 and 11,027.16 is: 16,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.72 : 23,976.66 = 11,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.72/23,976.66 = 11,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.72x = 23,976.66 × 11,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.72x = 264,394,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,394,466.09/15,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.99

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