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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.52, 23,944.11 and 15,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.52, 23,944.11 and 15,916.62 is: 23,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.52 : 23,944.11 = 15,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.52/23,944.11 = 15,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.52x = 23,944.11 × 15,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.52x = 381,109,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,109,300.11/15,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.73

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