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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.82, 23,779.95 and 11,096.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.82, 23,779.95 and 11,096.53 is: 16,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.82 : 23,779.95 = 11,096.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.82/23,779.95 = 11,096.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.82x = 23,779.95 × 11,096.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.82x = 263,874,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,874,928.57/15,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.20

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