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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.49, 23,983.83 and 11,796.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.49, 23,983.83 and 11,796.81 is: 17,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.49 : 23,983.83 = 11,796.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.49/23,983.83 = 11,796.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.49x = 23,983.83 × 11,796.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.49x = 282,932,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,932,685.58/15,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.80

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