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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.95, 23,941.71 and 11,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.95, 23,941.71 and 11,262.92 is: 16,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.95 : 23,941.71 = 11,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.95/23,941.71 = 11,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.95x = 23,941.71 × 11,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.95x = 269,653,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,653,444.68/15,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.05

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