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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.33, 23,356.18 and 11,872.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.33, 23,356.18 and 11,872.33 is: 17,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.33 : 23,356.18 = 11,872.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.33/23,356.18 = 11,872.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.33x = 23,356.18 × 11,872.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.33x = 277,292,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,292,232.95/15,582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.30

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