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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.89, 23,223.09 and 11,516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.89, 23,223.09 and 11,516.22 is: 17,294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.89 : 23,223.09 = 11,516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.89/23,223.09 = 11,516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.89x = 23,223.09 × 11,516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.89x = 267,442,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,442,213.52/15,463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,294.63

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