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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.64, 23,203.08 and 11,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.64, 23,203.08 and 11,083.92 is: 16,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.64 : 23,203.08 = 11,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.64/23,203.08 = 11,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.64x = 23,203.08 × 11,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.64x = 257,181,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,181,082.47/15,458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.72

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