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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.68, 23,163.60 and 11,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.68, 23,163.60 and 11,007.34 is: 16,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.68 : 23,163.60 = 11,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.68/23,163.60 = 11,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.68x = 23,163.60 × 11,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.68x = 254,969,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,969,620.82/15,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.23

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