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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.76, 23,121.34 and 11,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.76, 23,121.34 and 11,466.92 is: 17,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.76 : 23,121.34 = 11,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.76/23,121.34 = 11,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.76x = 23,121.34 × 11,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.76x = 265,130,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,130,556.07/15,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,208.72

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