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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.77, 23,856.68 and 11,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.77, 23,856.68 and 11,230.90 is: 16,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.77 : 23,856.68 = 11,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.77/23,856.68 = 11,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.77x = 23,856.68 × 11,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.77x = 267,931,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,931,987.41/15,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.19

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