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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.15, 23,859.62 and 11,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.15, 23,859.62 and 11,236.41 is: 16,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.15 : 23,859.62 = 11,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.15/23,859.62 = 11,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.15x = 23,859.62 × 11,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.15x = 268,096,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,096,472.76/15,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.84

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