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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.38, 23,114.70 and 11,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.38, 23,114.70 and 11,273.94 is: 16,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.38 : 23,114.70 = 11,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.38/23,114.70 = 11,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.38x = 23,114.70 × 11,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.38x = 260,593,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,593,740.92/15,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.92

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