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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.31, 23,882.29 and 11,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.31, 23,882.29 and 11,738.44 is: 17,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.31 : 23,882.29 = 11,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.31/23,882.29 = 11,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.31x = 23,882.29 × 11,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.31x = 280,340,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,340,828.23/15,956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.28

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