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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.72, 23,909.96 and 11,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.72, 23,909.96 and 11,035.68 is: 16,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.72 : 23,909.96 = 11,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.72/23,909.96 = 11,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.72x = 23,909.96 × 11,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.72x = 263,862,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,862,667.37/15,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.10

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