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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.38, 23,921.06 and 11,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.38, 23,921.06 and 11,323.22 is: 16,984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.38 : 23,921.06 = 11,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.38/23,921.06 = 11,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.38x = 23,921.06 × 11,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.38x = 270,863,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,863,333.72/15,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.82

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