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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.98, 23,176.53 and 11,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.98, 23,176.53 and 11,089.98 is: 16,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.98 : 23,176.53 = 11,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.98/23,176.53 = 11,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.98x = 23,176.53 × 11,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.98x = 257,027,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,027,254.17/15,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.03

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