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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.97, 23,212.12 and 11,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.97, 23,212.12 and 11,317.69 is: 16,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.97 : 23,212.12 = 11,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.97/23,212.12 = 11,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.97x = 23,212.12 × 11,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.97x = 262,707,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,707,578.40/15,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.07

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