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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.93, 23,614.34 and 11,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.93, 23,614.34 and 11,083.68 is: 16,614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.93 : 23,614.34 = 11,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.93/23,614.34 = 11,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.93x = 23,614.34 × 11,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.93x = 261,733,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,733,732.55/15,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.93

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