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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.84, 23,964.98 and 11,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.84, 23,964.98 and 11,645.58 is: 17,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.84 : 23,964.98 = 11,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.84/23,964.98 = 11,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.84x = 23,964.98 × 11,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.84x = 279,086,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,086,033.56/15,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.26

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