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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.80, 23,912.76 and 11,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.80, 23,912.76 and 11,005.32 is: 16,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.80 : 23,912.76 = 11,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.80/23,912.76 = 11,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.80x = 23,912.76 × 11,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.80x = 263,167,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,167,575.88/15,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.74

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