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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.08, 23,165.46 and 11,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.08, 23,165.46 and 11,983.32 is: 17,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.08 : 23,165.46 = 11,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.08/23,165.46 = 11,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.08x = 23,165.46 × 11,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.08x = 277,599,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,599,120.13/15,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.38

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