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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.08, 23,161.53 and 11,294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.08, 23,161.53 and 11,294.75 is: 16,915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.08 : 23,161.53 = 11,294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.08/23,161.53 = 11,294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.08x = 23,161.53 × 11,294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.08x = 261,603,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,603,690.97/15,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.77

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