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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.26, 23,915.05 and 11,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.26, 23,915.05 and 11,006.82 is: 16,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.26 : 23,915.05 = 11,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.26/23,915.05 = 11,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.26x = 23,915.05 × 11,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.26x = 263,228,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,228,623.12/15,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.06

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