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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.36, 23,822.48 and 11,188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.36, 23,822.48 and 11,188.12 is: 16,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.36 : 23,822.48 = 11,188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.36/23,822.48 = 11,188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.36x = 23,822.48 × 11,188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.36x = 266,528,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,528,764.94/15,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.89

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