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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.35, 23,811.98 and 11,181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.35, 23,811.98 and 11,181.11 is: 16,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.35 : 23,811.98 = 11,181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.35/23,811.98 = 11,181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.35x = 23,811.98 × 11,181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.35x = 266,244,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,244,192.73/15,850.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.37

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