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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.38, 23,236.33 and 11,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.38, 23,236.33 and 11,282.14 is: 16,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.38 : 23,236.33 = 11,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.38/23,236.33 = 11,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.38x = 23,236.33 × 11,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.38x = 262,155,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,155,528.15/15,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.12

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