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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.33, 23,201.32 and 11,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.33, 23,201.32 and 11,595.34 is: 17,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.33 : 23,201.32 = 11,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.33/23,201.32 = 11,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.33x = 23,201.32 × 11,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.33x = 269,027,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,027,193.85/15,466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.38

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