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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.45, 23,957.53 and 11,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.45, 23,957.53 and 11,297.43 is: 16,932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.45 : 23,957.53 = 11,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.45/23,957.53 = 11,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.45x = 23,957.53 × 11,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.45x = 270,658,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,658,489.90/15,984.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.61

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