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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.36, 23,837.52 and 11,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.36, 23,837.52 and 11,198.12 is: 16,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.36 : 23,837.52 = 11,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.36/23,837.52 = 11,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.36x = 23,837.52 × 11,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.36x = 266,935,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,935,409.46/15,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.93

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