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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.44, 23,888.36 and 11,247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.44, 23,888.36 and 11,247.98 is: 16,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.44 : 23,888.36 = 11,247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.44/23,888.36 = 11,247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.44x = 23,888.36 × 11,247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.44x = 268,695,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,695,619.83/15,953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.49

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