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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.13, 23,832.65 and 11,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.13, 23,832.65 and 11,194.87 is: 16,818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.13 : 23,832.65 = 11,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.13/23,832.65 = 11,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.13x = 23,832.65 × 11,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.13x = 266,803,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,803,418.51/15,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.03

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