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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.36, 23,846.52 and 11,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.36, 23,846.52 and 11,204.12 is: 16,831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.36 : 23,846.52 = 11,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.36/23,846.52 = 11,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.36x = 23,846.52 × 11,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.36x = 267,179,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,179,271.66/15,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.93

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