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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.97, 23,683.11 and 11,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.97, 23,683.11 and 11,892.29 is: 17,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.97 : 23,683.11 = 11,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.97/23,683.11 = 11,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.97x = 23,683.11 × 11,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.97x = 281,646,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,646,412.22/15,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.76

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