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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.53, 20,948.23 and 11,833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.53, 20,948.23 and 11,833.41 is: 16,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.53 : 20,948.23 = 11,833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.53/20,948.23 = 11,833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.53x = 20,948.23 × 11,833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.53x = 247,888,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,888,830.46/15,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.20

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