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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.98, 23,163.03 and 11,080.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.98, 23,163.03 and 11,080.98 is: 16,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.98 : 23,163.03 = 11,080.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.98/23,163.03 = 11,080.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.98x = 23,163.03 × 11,080.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.98x = 256,669,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,669,072.17/15,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.53

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