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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.70, 23,926.86 and 11,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.70, 23,926.86 and 11,577.26 is: 17,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.70 : 23,926.86 = 11,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.70/23,926.86 = 11,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.70x = 23,926.86 × 11,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.70x = 277,007,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,007,479.20/15,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.73

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