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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.68, 23,897.96 and 11,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.68, 23,897.96 and 11,027.64 is: 16,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.68 : 23,897.96 = 11,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.68/23,897.96 = 11,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.68x = 23,897.96 × 11,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.68x = 263,538,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,538,099.61/15,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.08

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