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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.15, 23,858.12 and 11,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.15, 23,858.12 and 11,235.41 is: 16,834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.15 : 23,858.12 = 11,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.15/23,858.12 = 11,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.15x = 23,858.12 × 11,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.15x = 268,055,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,055,668.83/15,923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.34

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