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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.57, 23,818.14 and 11,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.57, 23,818.14 and 11,223.45 is: 16,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.57 : 23,818.14 = 11,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.57/23,818.14 = 11,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.57x = 23,818.14 × 11,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.57x = 267,321,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,321,703.38/15,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.68

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