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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.04, 23,724.96 and 11,143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.04, 23,724.96 and 11,143.17 is: 16,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.04 : 23,724.96 = 11,143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.04/23,724.96 = 11,143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.04x = 23,724.96 × 11,143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.04x = 264,371,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,371,262.52/15,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.50

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