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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.25, 23,079.33 and 11,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.25, 23,079.33 and 11,881.38 is: 17,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.25 : 23,079.33 = 11,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.25/23,079.33 = 11,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.25x = 23,079.33 × 11,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.25x = 274,214,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,214,289.88/15,386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.04

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