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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.84, 23,877.90 and 11,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.84, 23,877.90 and 11,189.44 is: 16,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.84 : 23,877.90 = 11,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.84/23,877.90 = 11,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.84x = 23,877.90 × 11,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.84x = 267,180,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,180,329.38/15,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.29

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