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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.73, 23,165.65 and 11,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.73, 23,165.65 and 11,082.73 is: 16,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.73 : 23,165.65 = 11,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.73/23,165.65 = 11,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.73x = 23,165.65 × 11,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.73x = 256,738,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,738,644.22/15,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.15

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