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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.72, 23,964.66 and 11,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.72, 23,964.66 and 11,019.16 is: 16,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.72 : 23,964.66 = 11,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.72/23,964.66 = 11,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.72x = 23,964.66 × 11,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.72x = 264,070,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,070,422.89/15,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.98

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