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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.22, 23,886.53 and 11,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.22, 23,886.53 and 11,246.75 is: 16,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.22 : 23,886.53 = 11,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.22/23,886.53 = 11,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.22x = 23,886.53 × 11,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.22x = 268,645,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,645,921.72/15,952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.66

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