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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.89, 23,887.91 and 11,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.89, 23,887.91 and 11,239.97 is: 16,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.89 : 23,887.91 = 11,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.89/23,887.91 = 11,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.89x = 23,887.91 × 11,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.89x = 268,499,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,499,300.42/15,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.32

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