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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.94, 23,889.11 and 11,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.94, 23,889.11 and 11,248.48 is: 16,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.94 : 23,889.11 = 11,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.94/23,889.11 = 11,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.94x = 23,889.11 × 11,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.94x = 268,716,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,716,000.36/15,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.24

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