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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.84, 23,950.22 and 11,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.84, 23,950.22 and 11,030.36 is: 16,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.84 : 23,950.22 = 11,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.84/23,950.22 = 11,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.84x = 23,950.22 × 11,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.84x = 264,179,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,179,548.68/15,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.23

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