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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.72, 23,948.94 and 11,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.72, 23,948.94 and 11,034.54 is: 16,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.72 : 23,948.94 = 11,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.72/23,948.94 = 11,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.72x = 23,948.94 × 11,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.72x = 264,265,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,265,536.39/15,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.36

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