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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.16, 24,001.14 and 11,345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.16, 24,001.14 and 11,345.15 is: 17,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.16 : 24,001.14 = 11,345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.16/24,001.14 = 11,345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.16x = 24,001.14 × 11,345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.16x = 272,296,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,296,413.47/15,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.68

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