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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.77, 23,743.83 and 11,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.77, 23,743.83 and 11,156.96 is: 16,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.77 : 23,743.83 = 11,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.77/23,743.83 = 11,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.77x = 23,743.83 × 11,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.77x = 264,908,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,908,961.56/15,846.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.91

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