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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.95, 23,724.82 and 11,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.95, 23,724.82 and 11,143.08 is: 16,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.95 : 23,724.82 = 11,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.95/23,724.82 = 11,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.95x = 23,724.82 × 11,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.95x = 264,367,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,367,539.39/15,813.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.36

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