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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.62, 23,214.67 and 11,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.62, 23,214.67 and 11,337.48 is: 16,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.62 : 23,214.67 = 11,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.62/23,214.67 = 11,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.62x = 23,214.67 × 11,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.62x = 263,195,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,195,828.49/15,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.18

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