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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.77, 23,872.98 and 11,241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.77, 23,872.98 and 11,241.87 is: 16,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.77 : 23,872.98 = 11,241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.77/23,872.98 = 11,241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.77x = 23,872.98 × 11,241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.77x = 268,376,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,376,937.67/15,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.51

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