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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.15, 23,861.12 and 11,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.15, 23,861.12 and 11,237.41 is: 16,837.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.15 : 23,861.12 = 11,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.15/23,861.12 = 11,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.15x = 23,861.12 × 11,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.15x = 268,137,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,137,188.50/15,925.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.34

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