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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.80, 23,915.76 and 11,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.80, 23,915.76 and 11,007.32 is: 16,502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.80 : 23,915.76 = 11,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.80/23,915.76 = 11,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.80x = 23,915.76 × 11,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.80x = 263,248,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,248,423.36/15,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.74

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