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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.31, 23,879.29 and 11,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.31, 23,879.29 and 11,736.44 is: 17,566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.31 : 23,879.29 = 11,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.31/23,879.29 = 11,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.31x = 23,879.29 × 11,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.31x = 280,257,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,257,764.27/15,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.28

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