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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.32, 23,872.53 and 11,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.32, 23,872.53 and 11,241.46 is: 16,865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.32 : 23,872.53 = 11,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.32/23,872.53 = 11,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.32x = 23,872.53 × 11,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.32x = 268,361,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,361,971.73/15,912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.04

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