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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.16, 23,760.94 and 11,488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.16, 23,760.94 and 11,488.49 is: 17,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.16 : 23,760.94 = 11,488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.16/23,760.94 = 11,488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.16x = 23,760.94 × 11,488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.16x = 272,977,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,977,352.26/15,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,238.69

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