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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.19, 23,889.48 and 11,248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.19, 23,889.48 and 11,248.73 is: 16,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.19 : 23,889.48 = 11,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.19/23,889.48 = 11,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.19x = 23,889.48 × 11,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.19x = 268,726,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,726,190.91/15,954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.61

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