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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.94, 23,348.99 and 11,878.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.94, 23,348.99 and 11,878.47 is: 17,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.94 : 23,348.99 = 11,878.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.94/23,348.99 = 11,878.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.94x = 23,348.99 × 11,878.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.94x = 277,350,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,350,306.94/15,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,785.77

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