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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.30, 23,859.45 and 11,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.30, 23,859.45 and 11,240.70 is: 16,861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.30 : 23,859.45 = 11,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.30/23,859.45 = 11,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.30x = 23,859.45 × 11,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.30x = 268,196,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,196,919.62/15,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.05

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