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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.40, 23,903.40 and 11,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.40, 23,903.40 and 11,324.40 is: 16,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.40 : 23,903.40 = 11,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.40/23,903.40 = 11,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.40x = 23,903.40 × 11,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.40x = 270,691,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,691,662.96/15,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.01

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