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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.38, 23,842.50 and 11,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.38, 23,842.50 and 11,221.54 is: 16,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.38 : 23,842.50 = 11,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.38/23,842.50 = 11,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.38x = 23,842.50 × 11,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.38x = 267,549,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,549,507.84/15,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.08

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