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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.44, 23,392.55 and 11,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.44, 23,392.55 and 11,950.84 is: 17,842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.44 : 23,392.55 = 11,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.44/23,392.55 = 11,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.44x = 23,392.55 × 11,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.44x = 279,560,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,560,622.24/15,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.28

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