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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.99, 23,984.59 and 11,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.99, 23,984.59 and 11,797.31 is: 17,764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.99 : 23,984.59 = 11,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.99/23,984.59 = 11,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.99x = 23,984.59 × 11,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.99x = 282,953,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,953,584.47/15,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.55

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