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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.33, 23,202.82 and 11,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.33, 23,202.82 and 11,596.34 is: 17,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.33 : 23,202.82 = 11,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.33/23,202.82 = 11,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.33x = 23,202.82 × 11,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.33x = 269,067,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,067,789.68/15,467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,395.88

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