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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.09, 23,906.17 and 11,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.09, 23,906.17 and 11,281.98 is: 16,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.09 : 23,906.17 = 11,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.09/23,906.17 = 11,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.09x = 23,906.17 × 11,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.09x = 269,709,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,709,035.57/15,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.66

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