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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.92, 23,373.63 and 11,884.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.92, 23,373.63 and 11,884.50 is: 17,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.92 : 23,373.63 = 11,884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.92/23,373.63 = 11,884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.92x = 23,373.63 × 11,884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.92x = 277,783,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,783,905.74/15,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.32

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