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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.65, 23,861.33 and 11,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.65, 23,861.33 and 11,729.68 is: 17,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.65 : 23,861.33 = 11,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.65/23,861.33 = 11,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.65x = 23,861.33 × 11,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.65x = 279,885,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,885,765.27/15,922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.84

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