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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.62, 23,001.26 and 11,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.62, 23,001.26 and 11,204.62 is: 16,772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.62 : 23,001.26 = 11,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.62/23,001.26 = 11,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.62x = 23,001.26 × 11,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.62x = 257,720,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,720,377.82/15,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.53

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