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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.69, 24,006.66 and 11,811.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.69, 24,006.66 and 11,811.99 is: 17,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.69 : 24,006.66 = 11,811.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.69/24,006.66 = 11,811.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.69x = 24,006.66 × 11,811.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.69x = 283,566,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,566,427.85/15,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,786.61

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