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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.46, 23,827.92 and 11,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.46, 23,827.92 and 11,494.32 is: 17,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.46 : 23,827.92 = 11,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.46/23,827.92 = 11,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.46x = 23,827.92 × 11,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.46x = 273,885,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,885,737.41/15,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.90

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