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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.34, 23,205.99 and 11,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.34, 23,205.99 and 11,118.26 is: 16,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.34 : 23,205.99 = 11,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.34/23,205.99 = 11,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.34x = 23,205.99 × 11,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.34x = 258,010,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,010,230.38/15,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.05

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