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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.64, 23,200.08 and 11,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.64, 23,200.08 and 11,081.92 is: 16,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.64 : 23,200.08 = 11,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.64/23,200.08 = 11,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.64x = 23,200.08 × 11,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.64x = 257,101,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,101,430.55/15,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.72

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