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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.05, 24,007.61 and 11,812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.05, 24,007.61 and 11,812.34 is: 17,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.05 : 24,007.61 = 11,812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.05/24,007.61 = 11,812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.05x = 24,007.61 × 11,812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.05x = 283,585,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,585,872.81/15,943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,787.43

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