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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.26, 23,999.03 and 11,776.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.26, 23,999.03 and 11,776.27 is: 17,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.26 : 23,999.03 = 11,776.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.26/23,999.03 = 11,776.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.26x = 23,999.03 × 11,776.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.26x = 282,618,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,618,994.18/15,988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,676.66

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