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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.59, 23,298.26 and 11,578.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.59, 23,298.26 and 11,578.19 is: 15,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.59 : 23,298.26 = 11,578.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.59/23,298.26 = 11,578.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.59x = 23,298.26 × 11,578.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.59x = 269,751,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,751,506.57/16,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,984.72

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