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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.41, 23,156.01 and 11,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.41, 23,156.01 and 11,291.07 is: 16,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.41 : 23,156.01 = 11,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.41/23,156.01 = 11,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.41x = 23,156.01 × 11,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.41x = 261,456,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,456,129.83/15,461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.24

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