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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.72, 23,888.16 and 11,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.72, 23,888.16 and 11,252 is: 16,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.72 : 23,888.16 = 11,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.72/23,888.16 = 11,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.72x = 23,888.16 × 11,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.72x = 268,789,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,789,576.32/15,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.88

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