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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.98, 23,851.80 and 11,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.98, 23,851.80 and 11,235.60 is: 16,872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.98 : 23,851.80 = 11,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.98/23,851.80 = 11,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.98x = 23,851.80 × 11,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.98x = 267,989,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,989,284.08/15,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.74

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