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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.04, 23,873.80 and 11,707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.04, 23,873.80 and 11,707.82 is: 17,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.04 : 23,873.80 = 11,707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.04/23,873.80 = 11,707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.04x = 23,873.80 × 11,707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.04x = 279,510,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,510,004.48/15,922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.91

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