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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.98, 23,179.52 and 11,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.98, 23,179.52 and 11,091.98 is: 16,624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.98 : 23,179.52 = 11,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.98/23,179.52 = 11,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.98x = 23,179.52 × 11,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.98x = 257,106,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,106,772.25/15,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.02

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