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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.16, 23,889.06 and 11,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.16, 23,889.06 and 11,748.24 is: 17,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.16 : 23,889.06 = 11,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.16/23,889.06 = 11,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.16x = 23,889.06 × 11,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.16x = 280,654,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,654,410.25/15,941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.65

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