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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.13, 23,885.07 and 11,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.13, 23,885.07 and 11,253.45 is: 16,861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.13 : 23,885.07 = 11,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.13/23,885.07 = 11,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.13x = 23,885.07 × 11,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.13x = 268,789,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,789,440.99/15,941.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.38

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