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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.33, 23,955.84 and 11,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.33, 23,955.84 and 11,296.31 is: 16,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.33 : 23,955.84 = 11,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.33/23,955.84 = 11,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.33x = 23,955.84 × 11,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.33x = 270,612,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,612,475.17/15,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.92

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