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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.26, 23,195.70 and 11,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.26, 23,195.70 and 11,771.28 is: 17,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.26 : 23,195.70 = 11,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.26/23,195.70 = 11,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.26x = 23,195.70 × 11,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.26x = 273,043,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,043,079.50/15,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,657.54

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