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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.39, 23,359.29 and 11,893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.39, 23,359.29 and 11,893.23 is: 17,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.39 : 23,359.29 = 11,893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.39/23,359.29 = 11,893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.39x = 23,359.29 × 11,893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.39x = 277,817,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,817,364.01/15,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.11

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