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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.08, 23,158.53 and 11,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.08, 23,158.53 and 11,292.75 is: 16,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.08 : 23,158.53 = 11,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.08/23,158.53 = 11,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.08x = 23,158.53 × 11,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.08x = 261,523,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,523,489.66/15,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.77

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