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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.10, 23,013.96 and 11,213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.10, 23,013.96 and 11,213.13 is: 16,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.10 : 23,013.96 = 11,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.10/23,013.96 = 11,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.10x = 23,013.96 × 11,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.10x = 258,058,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,058,525.29/15,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.28

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