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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.92, 23,369.13 and 11,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.92, 23,369.13 and 11,881.50 is: 17,806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.92 : 23,369.13 = 11,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.92/23,369.13 = 11,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.92x = 23,369.13 × 11,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.92x = 277,660,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,660,318.10/15,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.82

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