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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.20, 24,008.10 and 11,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.20, 24,008.10 and 11,608.60 is: 17,433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.20 : 24,008.10 = 11,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.20/24,008.10 = 11,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.20x = 24,008.10 × 11,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.20x = 278,700,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,700,429.66/15,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,433.81

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