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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.36, 23,817.98 and 11,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.36, 23,817.98 and 11,185.10 is: 16,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.36 : 23,817.98 = 11,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.36/23,817.98 = 11,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.36x = 23,817.98 × 11,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.36x = 266,406,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,406,488.10/15,854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.36

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