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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.14, 23,888.06 and 11,255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.14, 23,888.06 and 11,255.46 is: 16,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.14 : 23,888.06 = 11,255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.14/23,888.06 = 11,255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.14x = 23,888.06 × 11,255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.14x = 268,871,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,871,103.81/15,943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.38

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