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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.49, 23,982.32 and 11,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.49, 23,982.32 and 11,795.81 is: 17,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.49 : 23,982.32 = 11,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.49/23,982.32 = 11,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.49x = 23,982.32 × 11,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.49x = 282,890,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,890,799.66/15,926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,762.28

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