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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.86, 23,126.50 and 11,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.86, 23,126.50 and 11,932.44 is: 17,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.86 : 23,126.50 = 11,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.86/23,126.50 = 11,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.86x = 23,126.50 × 11,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.86x = 275,955,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,955,573.66/15,433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.88

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