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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.70, 23,961.33 and 11,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.70, 23,961.33 and 11,798.22 is: 17,710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.70 : 23,961.33 = 11,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.70/23,961.33 = 11,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.70x = 23,961.33 × 11,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.70x = 282,701,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,701,042.83/15,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.10

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