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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.80, 23,853.96 and 11,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.80, 23,853.96 and 11,173.46 is: 16,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.80 : 23,853.96 = 11,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.80/23,853.96 = 11,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.80x = 23,853.96 × 11,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.80x = 266,531,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,531,148.63/15,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.41

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