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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.42, 23,368.38 and 11,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.42, 23,368.38 and 11,881 is: 17,806.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.42 : 23,368.38 = 11,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.42/23,368.38 = 11,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.42x = 23,368.38 × 11,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.42x = 277,639,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,639,722.78/15,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.07

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