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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.95, 23,759.06 and 11,954.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.95, 23,759.06 and 11,954.07 is: 17,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.95 : 23,759.06 = 11,954.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.95/23,759.06 = 11,954.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.95x = 23,759.06 × 11,954.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.95x = 284,017,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,017,406.60/15,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.61

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