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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.42, 23,994.23 and 11,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.42, 23,994.23 and 11,803.73 is: 17,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.42 : 23,994.23 = 11,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.42/23,994.23 = 11,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.42x = 23,994.23 × 11,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.42x = 283,221,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,221,233.49/15,934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.18

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