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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.64, 23,964.66 and 11,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.64, 23,964.66 and 11,018.16 is: 16,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.64 : 23,964.66 = 11,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.64/23,964.66 = 11,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.64x = 23,964.66 × 11,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.64x = 264,046,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,046,458.23/15,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.42

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