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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.93, 23,151.03 and 11,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.93, 23,151.03 and 11,268.33 is: 16,887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.93 : 23,151.03 = 11,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.93/23,151.03 = 11,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.93x = 23,151.03 × 11,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.93x = 260,873,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,873,445.88/15,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.28

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