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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842.89, 23,795.12 and 11,666.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842.89, 23,795.12 and 11,666.41 is: 17,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842.89 : 23,795.12 = 11,666.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842.89/23,795.12 = 11,666.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842.89x = 23,795.12 × 11,666.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842.89x = 277,603,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,603,625.92/15,842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.28

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