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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.73, 23,164.16 and 11,081.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.73, 23,164.16 and 11,081.73 is: 16,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.73 : 23,164.16 = 11,081.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.73/23,164.16 = 11,081.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.73x = 23,164.16 × 11,081.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.73x = 256,698,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,698,911.39/15,455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.66

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