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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.77, 23,908.29 and 11,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.77, 23,908.29 and 11,002.32 is: 16,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.77 : 23,908.29 = 11,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.77/23,908.29 = 11,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.77x = 23,908.29 × 11,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.77x = 263,046,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,046,657.23/15,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.29

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