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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.41, 23,154.51 and 11,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.41, 23,154.51 and 11,290.07 is: 16,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.41 : 23,154.51 = 11,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.41/23,154.51 = 11,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.41x = 23,154.51 × 11,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.41x = 261,416,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,416,038.72/15,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,908.74

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