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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.40, 23,870.68 and 11,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.40, 23,870.68 and 11,228.48 is: 16,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.40 : 23,870.68 = 11,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.40/23,870.68 = 11,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.40x = 23,870.68 × 11,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.40x = 268,031,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,031,452.97/15,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.10

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