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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.36, 23,840.52 and 11,200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.36, 23,840.52 and 11,200.12 is: 16,825.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.36 : 23,840.52 = 11,200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.36/23,840.52 = 11,200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.36x = 23,840.52 × 11,200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.36x = 267,016,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,016,684.86/15,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.93

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