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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.52, 23,130.98 and 11,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.52, 23,130.98 and 11,254.96 is: 16,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.52 : 23,130.98 = 11,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.52/23,130.98 = 11,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.52x = 23,130.98 × 11,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.52x = 260,338,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,338,317.86/15,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.27

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