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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.43, 23,188.77 and 11,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.43, 23,188.77 and 11,019.51 is: 16,523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.43 : 23,188.77 = 11,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.43/23,188.77 = 11,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.43x = 23,188.77 × 11,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.43x = 255,528,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,528,882.90/15,464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.65

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