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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.15, 23,871.62 and 11,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.15, 23,871.62 and 11,244.41 is: 16,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.15 : 23,871.62 = 11,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.15/23,871.62 = 11,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.15x = 23,871.62 × 11,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.15x = 268,422,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,422,191.40/15,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.84

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