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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.43, 23,767.41 and 11,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.43, 23,767.41 and 11,492.76 is: 17,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.43 : 23,767.41 = 11,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.43/23,767.41 = 11,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.43x = 23,767.41 × 11,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.43x = 273,153,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,153,138.95/15,839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.14

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