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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.16, 23,911.98 and 11,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.16, 23,911.98 and 11,758.28 is: 17,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.16 : 23,911.98 = 11,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.16/23,911.98 = 11,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.16x = 23,911.98 × 11,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.16x = 281,163,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,163,756.19/15,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.96

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