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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.84, 23,215.74 and 11,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.84, 23,215.74 and 11,124.76 is: 16,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.84 : 23,215.74 = 11,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.84/23,215.74 = 11,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.84x = 23,215.74 × 11,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.84x = 258,269,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,269,535.72/15,472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.80

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