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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.64, 23,204.58 and 11,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.64, 23,204.58 and 11,084.92 is: 16,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.64 : 23,204.58 = 11,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.64/23,204.58 = 11,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.64x = 23,204.58 × 11,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.64x = 257,220,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,220,912.93/15,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.22

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