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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.72, 23,898.75 and 11,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.72, 23,898.75 and 11,262.34 is: 16,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.72 : 23,898.75 = 11,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.72/23,898.75 = 11,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.72x = 23,898.75 × 11,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.72x = 269,155,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,155,835.71/15,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.21

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