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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.32, 23,777.70 and 11,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.32, 23,777.70 and 11,095.03 is: 16,640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.32 : 23,777.70 = 11,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.32/23,777.70 = 11,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.32x = 23,777.70 × 11,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.32x = 263,814,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,814,211.61/15,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.94

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