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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.84, 23,876.40 and 11,188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.84, 23,876.40 and 11,188.44 is: 16,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.84 : 23,876.40 = 11,188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.84/23,876.40 = 11,188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.84x = 23,876.40 × 11,188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.84x = 267,139,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,139,668.82/15,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.79

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