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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.06, 23,007.12 and 11,606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.06, 23,007.12 and 11,606.82 is: 17,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.06 : 23,007.12 = 11,606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.06/23,007.12 = 11,606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.06x = 23,007.12 × 11,606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.06x = 267,039,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,039,500.56/15,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.53

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