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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.26, 23,405.49 and 11,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.26, 23,405.49 and 11,924.10 is: 17,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.26 : 23,405.49 = 11,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.26/23,405.49 = 11,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.26x = 23,405.49 × 11,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.26x = 279,089,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,089,403.31/15,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.34

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