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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.52, 23,133.98 and 11,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.52, 23,133.98 and 11,256.96 is: 16,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.52 : 23,133.98 = 11,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.52/23,133.98 = 11,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.52x = 23,133.98 × 11,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.52x = 260,418,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,418,287.50/15,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.27

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