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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.40, 23,950.20 and 11,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.40, 23,950.20 and 11,857 is: 17,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.40 : 23,950.20 = 11,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.40/23,950.20 = 11,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.40x = 23,950.20 × 11,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.40x = 283,977,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,977,521.40/15,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,750.37

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