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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.94, 23,022.98 and 11,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.94, 23,022.98 and 11,611.64 is: 17,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.94 : 23,022.98 = 11,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.94/23,022.98 = 11,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.94x = 23,022.98 × 11,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.94x = 267,334,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,334,382.31/15,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.25

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