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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.51, 23,904.92 and 11,000.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.51, 23,904.92 and 11,000.07 is: 16,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.51 : 23,904.92 = 11,000.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.51/23,904.92 = 11,000.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.51x = 23,904.92 × 11,000.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.51x = 262,955,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,955,820.84/15,944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.93

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