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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.40, 23,904.90 and 11,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.40, 23,904.90 and 11,325.40 is: 16,991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.40 : 23,904.90 = 11,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.40/23,904.90 = 11,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.40x = 23,904.90 × 11,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.40x = 270,732,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,732,554.46/15,933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.51

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