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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.77, 23,909.79 and 11,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.77, 23,909.79 and 11,003.32 is: 16,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.77 : 23,909.79 = 11,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.77/23,909.79 = 11,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.77x = 23,909.79 × 11,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.77x = 263,087,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,087,070.50/15,947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.79

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