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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.38, 23,102.70 and 11,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.38, 23,102.70 and 11,265.94 is: 16,882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.38 : 23,102.70 = 11,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.38/23,102.70 = 11,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.38x = 23,102.70 × 11,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.38x = 260,273,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,273,632.04/15,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.93

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