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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.88, 23,944.48 and 11,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.88, 23,944.48 and 11,017.84 is: 16,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.88 : 23,944.48 = 11,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.88/23,944.48 = 11,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.88x = 23,944.48 × 11,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.88x = 263,816,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,816,449.52/15,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.87

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