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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.84, 23,969.06 and 11,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.84, 23,969.06 and 11,792.52 is: 17,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.84 : 23,969.06 = 11,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.84/23,969.06 = 11,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.84x = 23,969.06 × 11,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.84x = 282,655,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,655,619.43/15,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.26

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