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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.56, 23,927.70 and 11,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.56, 23,927.70 and 11,027.32 is: 16,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.56 : 23,927.70 = 11,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.56/23,927.70 = 11,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.56x = 23,927.70 × 11,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.56x = 263,858,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,858,404.76/15,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.72

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