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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.84, 23,828.90 and 11,756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.84, 23,828.90 and 11,756.64 is: 17,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.84 : 23,828.90 = 11,756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.84/23,828.90 = 11,756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.84x = 23,828.90 × 11,756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.84x = 280,147,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,147,740.11/15,881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,639.51

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