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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.94, 23,886.11 and 11,246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.94, 23,886.11 and 11,246.47 is: 16,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.94 : 23,886.11 = 11,246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.94/23,886.11 = 11,246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.94x = 23,886.11 × 11,246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.94x = 268,634,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,634,459.03/15,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.24

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