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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.97, 23,210.62 and 11,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.97, 23,210.62 and 11,316.69 is: 16,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.97 : 23,210.62 = 11,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.97/23,210.62 = 11,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.97x = 23,210.62 × 11,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.97x = 262,667,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,667,391.25/15,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.57

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