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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.28, 24,040.80 and 11,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.28, 24,040.80 and 11,834.64 is: 17,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.28 : 24,040.80 = 11,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.28/24,040.80 = 11,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.28x = 24,040.80 × 11,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.28x = 284,514,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,514,213.31/15,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.81

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