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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.06, 23,692.35 and 11,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.06, 23,692.35 and 11,916.62 is: 17,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.06 : 23,692.35 = 11,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.06/23,692.35 = 11,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.06x = 23,692.35 × 11,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.06x = 282,332,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,332,731.86/15,824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.99

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