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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.44, 23,351.24 and 11,879.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.44, 23,351.24 and 11,879.97 is: 17,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.44 : 23,351.24 = 11,879.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.44/23,351.24 = 11,879.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.44x = 23,351.24 × 11,879.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.44x = 277,411,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,411,971.26/15,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.02

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