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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.72, 23,956.56 and 11,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.72, 23,956.56 and 11,066.84 is: 16,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.72 : 23,956.56 = 11,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.72/23,956.56 = 11,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.72x = 23,956.56 × 11,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.72x = 265,123,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,123,416.47/15,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.91

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