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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.65, 23,861.87 and 11,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.65, 23,861.87 and 11,237.91 is: 16,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.65 : 23,861.87 = 11,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.65/23,861.87 = 11,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.65x = 23,861.87 × 11,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.65x = 268,157,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,157,547.49/15,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.09

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