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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.84, 23,948.72 and 11,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.84, 23,948.72 and 11,029.36 is: 16,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.84 : 23,948.72 = 11,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.84/23,948.72 = 11,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.84x = 23,948.72 × 11,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.84x = 264,139,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,139,054.42/15,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.73

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