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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.39, 23,795.87 and 11,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.39, 23,795.87 and 11,666.91 is: 17,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.39 : 23,795.87 = 11,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.39/23,795.87 = 11,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.39x = 23,795.87 × 11,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.39x = 277,624,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,624,215.33/15,843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.03

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