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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.72, 23,864.28 and 11,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.72, 23,864.28 and 11,255.92 is: 16,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.72 : 23,864.28 = 11,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.72/23,864.28 = 11,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.72x = 23,864.28 × 11,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.72x = 268,614,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,614,426.54/15,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.49

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