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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.35, 23,826.99 and 11,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.35, 23,826.99 and 11,191.12 is: 16,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.35 : 23,826.99 = 11,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.35/23,826.99 = 11,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.35x = 23,826.99 × 11,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.35x = 266,650,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,650,704.33/15,860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.41

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