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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.01, 23,813.48 and 11,202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.01, 23,813.48 and 11,202.13 is: 16,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.01 : 23,813.48 = 11,202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.01/23,813.48 = 11,202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.01x = 23,813.48 × 11,202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.01x = 266,761,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,761,702.24/15,873.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.00

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