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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.51, 23,906.42 and 11,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.51, 23,906.42 and 11,001.07 is: 16,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.51 : 23,906.42 = 11,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.51/23,906.42 = 11,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.51x = 23,906.42 × 11,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.51x = 262,996,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,996,199.87/15,945.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.43

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